Question 1

i fell three days ago. i cannot straighten my arm at elbow. no bruising or deformity but weak & stiff. is it just sprained or should i have x-rays?

Accepted Answer

You should: probably have it evaluated and get xrays if you are unable to straighten it.

Question 2

whats golfer's elbow?

Accepted Answer

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

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 6

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 7

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 8

i have 1 problem in my elbow?

Accepted Answer

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 9

pain when leaning on my elbow?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on which side of your elbow and where the pain might be. If you are suffering pain right over the point of your elbow when you lean on it, it could be skin irritation to a bursitis. If you get it on the inside or outside (medial or lateral) aspects, then it is more likely tendon issues. I hope this helps a little and best of luck!

Question 10

pain in my elbow. please help?

Accepted Answer

Eval: Recommend medical assessment to determine the cause. Your doctor can develop a treatment plan based on this. Acupuncture can be very helpful for a number of causes of elbow pain.

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