Are you suffering from joint pain in elbow but aren’t sure what’s causing the ache? Before you make a beeline for the nearest drugstore, take the time to pinpoint the root cause of your problem. Here are some of the most common.

1. Elbow fractures. Injuries from falls, sports, and so on can cause fractures in elbows. The two most common types of fractures are olecranon fractures and radial head fractures. The olecranon fracture involves a small break in the “funny bone,” at one end of one of the forearm bones. One of the most common causes is the triceps muscle removing a piece of the elbow’s bone. Meanwhile, radial head fractures are the most common bone fractures in elbows. Shaped like a disc, the radial head is a key component for the elbow’s movement. Falling on an extended hand usually causes the tiny break.
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