This week's 'Ask Evan' question deals with human anatomy. Nicole K asks, "How did the funny bone get its name?" It's often times not funny when you bang the inside of your elbow in just the right spot ...

Elbow injuries are common in both adults and children. Early recognition and treatment of an elbow injury can reduce the risk of complications and later disability. Any serious injury of the elbow ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've recently been diagnosed with a cracked bone spur in my elbow. I'm in quite a bit of pain, and it's hard to move my elbow. My doctor recommends surgery. What does that involve, ...

A video by the Maine Medical Society attempts to make sneezing into your sleeve fashionable and patriotic. On the upside of the recent flu mania, one oft-neglected, seldom noticed and, come to think ...

Youth baseball players are prone to elbow pain and injuries, including repetitive overuse changes and fractures, based on the maturity of their bones, according to a new study. Youth baseball players ...

The elbow is one of the most flexible joints in the body. Itallows the upper arm to be extended or contracted, and also movedfrom side to side to a limited degree. Whether the job is crackinga walnut, ...

If you’ve had a bad blow to one of your elbows or spend a lot of time leaning on them, you could see the tip of the joint get red and swollen. In severe cases of swelling, a lump could form, jutting ...

Treatment for elbow fractures depends on the severity of the injury. There are both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Share on Pinterest Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images An elbow fracture can ...

Tennis elbow is an injury that causes pain and swelling in the tendons of the forearm. It can happen to anyone who frequently uses their elbow, not just tennis players. Treatment often includes rest, ...