The following are the most common tendon, ligament, and muscle tears in the elbow:

• Triceps and Biceps tear
• Golfer’s and tennis elbow which impacts tendons inside and outside of forearm and elbow
• Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries which is caused by overhead motion

Overuse from athletics is the most common cause of ligament and tendon injuries. Injury resulting from a traumatic event can also Tendon or Ligament injury.

Arthritis can cause elbow stiffness. The elbow is a joint that can quickly become stiff as a result of injury or disease. This is due to the fact that the elbow is made up of three different joints that fit together incredibly well and is in close proximity to a variety of soft tissue structures.