## Overview Medial elbow pain is discomfort on the inside of the elbow, often from strain of the medial muscles or collateral ligament. It produces subtle forelimb lameness that is worse on firm ground, pain on deep palpation, and a shortened cranial stride. It is easily mistaken for other sources of forelimb lameness. ## Causes Overuse or acute strain. ## Diagnosis Careful palpation, diagnostic analgesia, and ultrasound or radiographs of the elbow. ## Treatment Rest, anti-inflammatories, and gradual rehabilitation. Address any contributing workload factors. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for soft-tissue strains. ## Prevention Balanced conditioning.
subtle forelimb lameness worse on firm ground; pain on deep medial elbow palpation; shortened cranial phase of stride
## Overview Medial elbow pain is discomfort on the inside of the elbow, often from strain of the medial muscles or collateral ligament. It produces subtle forelimb lameness that is worse on firm ground, pain on deep palpation, and a shortened cranial stride. It is easily mistaken for other sources of forelimb lameness. ## Causes Overuse or acute strain. ## Diagnosis Careful palpation, diagnostic analgesia, and ultrasound or radiographs of the elbow. ## Treatment Rest, anti-inflammatories, and gradual rehabilitation. Address any contributing workload factors. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for soft-tissue strains. ## Prevention Balanced conditioning.
subtle forelimb lameness worse on firm ground; pain on deep medial elbow palpation; shortened cranial phase of stride