Why does it hurt in my left humerus bone above the elbow?
Patient: I have been having pain in my left humerus bone about 2-3 inches above my elbow. It is not my heart. An orthopedic dr I was seeing for my knee noticed I had it wrapped with an ace bandage one day. Without any xrays he claimed it was rotator cuff tear and gave me a cortisone shot. The shot helped a lot and I have had it 3 more times since. It helps each time. However, it continues to hurt. Mostly when I am quiet or trying to sleep. I have to have a large pillow to lay it across when I sleep at night. Any idea what this could be? My email is YYYY@YYYY Thank you for your time and thoughts! Doctor: Hi,  You might be having tennis elbow on the left side. Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondyle inflammation and tenderness over the lateral aspect of the elbow is usually a sign. This is usually due to inflammation at the extensor muscle of elbow on the outer aspect of humerus. It is different from rotator cuff tear. Diagnosis is clinical examination and treatment is local Cortisone injection. If three injections are not helping you MRI of the elbow should be done. Local injection of platelet rich plasma is a very useful treatment.  Hope I have answered your query.  Let me know if I can assist you further.