Patient presents with complaints of left elbow pain, possibly related to a recent injury.  Onset of symptoms occurred approximately [duration] ago following [mechanism of injury - e.g., fall, sports injury, overuse].  Patient reports [character of pain - e.g., sharp, dull, aching, throbbing] pain localized to the [location of pain - e.g., medial, lateral, anterior, posterior] aspect of the left elbow, with radiation to [area of radiation, if applicable].  Pain is aggravated by [aggravating factors - e.g., flexion, extension, pronation, supination, weight-bearing] and relieved by [relieving factors - e.g., rest, ice, elevation].  Patient denies any numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand or fingers.  Physical examination reveals [objective findings - e.g., tenderness to palpation over the lateral epicondyle, swelling, ecchymosis, limited range of motion, crepitus].  Neurovascular examination of the affected extremity is intact.  Differential diagnosis includes lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow), cubital tunnel syndrome, ulnar collateral ligament injury, radial head fracture, olecranon bursitis, and distal biceps tendon rupture.  Preliminary diagnosis is left elbow injury, with further investigation warranted.  Ordered [diagnostic tests - e.g., left elbow x-ray, MRI, ultrasound] to evaluate for underlying pathology.  Treatment plan includes [treatment plan - e.g., RICE therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation), NSAIDs, physical therapy referral, splinting, corticosteroid injection, surgical consultation].  Patient education provided regarding activity modification, pain management strategies, and follow-up care.  Follow-up scheduled in [duration] to reassess symptoms and discuss further management.