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Can swollen elbow or wrist joints cause restricted blood flow to the hands?
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Typically not: Swollen joints do not typically restrict blood flow to areas beyond the swollen joint. However, symptoms of nerves being "pinched" are typical.
Answered 5/22/2012
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