Question 1

how are broken elbows fixed?

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Broken elbow?: Treatment if broken (fractured) elbows depends on the bones injured and the type of injury. Some injuries may be treated without surgery. Other injuries will require opening the elbow, lining up the broken fragments, and fixing then with metal hardware. In some cases a portion if the elbow may need to be replaced with artificial part.

Question 2

whats golfer's elbow?

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Elbow pain: Tendinitis or tendinosis of the medial or inner aspect of the elbow.  This is the location where the muscles which flex your wrist and fingers originate.  Symptoms would include pain and weakness in that location.  It is similar to tennis elbow, which occurs on the outer aspect or lateral aspect of the elbow.

Question 3

when to replace elbow?

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See below: This is a discussion you need to have with your doctor as there are many variables in play, such as your age, activity, degree of joint damage, other illness, etc.

Question 4

what is golfer's elbow?

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Tendonitis. : Golfer's elbow is a inflammation of the tendons that insert on the inside of your elbow (close to the funny bone).  Usually it causes pain with pressing on the area or with certain wrist movements.  The tendons are from the muscles that flex the wrist down so sometimes this motion can aggravate the pain.  There can also be tingling associated with it.  Often it has nothing to do with golf!

Question 5

i have a pain in my elbow.

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Sorry to hear that..: But without much more info there can be no diagnosis, if that is what you seek since you did not ask a question. Please see a local physician for an examination.

Question 6

acute golfers elbow. help?

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The sooner you: The sooner you'll be able to return to your usual activities.
1-rest. Put your golf game or other repetitive activities on hold until the pain is gone.
2-ice the affected area.
3-take an over-the-counter pain reliever.(aleeve or advil).
4-reduce the load on your elbow.
5-possible injection.
6-return to your game.

Question 7

what causes a golfer's elbow?

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Golfers elbow: Golfers elbow is caused by stress to the inner aspect of the elbow. This is due to the position of the elbow during the swing process. Inflammation develops in the tendon on that side of the elbow.

Question 8

think i have broken my elbow?

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See the doctor: A quick x-ray will be able to tell for sure.  You're going to have your elbow for the rest of your life, so make sure you get the fracture diagnosed if it's there.

Question 9

i have 1 problem in my elbow?

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Elbow problem: U need to be more specific like stating what you r experiencing like severity and frequency of pain ,swelling, stiffness. Any trauma. ? Any prior episodes ? Any other joints involved. Any constitutional symptoms like fatigue ,fever, appetite loss etc?

Question 10

why do my elbow creases itch?

Accepted Answer

Pruritis: Itching can be caused by several things including local dermatitis (rash), heat rashes, fungal infections, etc.  If this continues, get it evaluated.  Good luck.

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