Elbow History
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Introduction
Duration of illness
Acute or chronic
Circumstances of onset
Trauma (direct / indirect), repetitive overload, or spontaneous onset.
Mode of Onset
Are there red flags? Was the onset insidious?
Radiation
Does it radiate along compartment to the wrist.
Quality
Is it deep, dull, aching. Is there dysaethesia. Is it sharp or shooting.
Frequency
Is it related to activity.
Time of Onset
Does it come on during the day or night.
Precipitating and Aggravating Factors
Is it related to gripping / pinching, flexion of the elbow, supination, pronation. Is there pain and stiffness after rest. Is there locking.
Relieving Factors
Do certain positions or activities relieve it.
Associated features
Is there fever, weight loss, malaise.
