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Where i extend my elbow my elbow clicks and feel uncomfortable. there is no pain, but my feels loose and there is discomfort. best treatment?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sx vs non sx: First treatment would be rest, ice, and NSAIDs.....if no response then see a doc for imaging. Could be a synovial band, cartilage pieces, osteochindritis dissecans, . If it is locking should be checked and imaged sooner

Answered 8/19/2014

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