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What kind of injury to shoulder would cause pain in elbow?
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Many: The nerve from your spinal cord that supplies the sensation (innervates) your arm (including the elbow) travels through your shoulder, ...So any injury to the shoulder affecting your nerves that supply the elbow could cause it to be painful. Hope this answer helps you.
Answered 2/15/2014
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