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Elbow Pain
What is elbow pain?
It is very common in young people. Falls, direct trauma and repetitive movements are common causes:
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Tennis elbow (pain on the outside)
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Golfer's elbow (pain on the inside)
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Ulnar nerve injury
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Bursitis (inflammation of the back of the elbow)
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Fractures
*Despite their names, most cases of elbow pain occur in people who do not play these sports.
Symptoms
The symptoms are related to the origin, severity and chronicity of the lesions.
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Pain with certain movements, such as turning a knob, flexing or extending your hand, wringing a rag, or operating a computer mouse
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Swelling of the back of the elbow
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Electricity radiated to the hand
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Decreased strength
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Edema
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Bruises
Treatments
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