There are several different causes of elbow pain, from one-time injuries (acute) to overuse injuries (chronic). Diseases, such as arthritis, can also cause elbow pain, and are typically a chronic condition. Acute causes of elbow pain include: -Dislocated elbow -Fractured elbow -Strains and sprains Overuse (wear and tear) causes of elbow pain include: -Bursitis -Tennis elbow -Golfer’s elbow -Trapped nerves -Cubital tunnel syndrome -Radial tunnel syndrome -Stress fractures