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What is the reason for sudden sharp elbow pain?

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Many reasons: One of them you could rupture muscle (biceps, triceps) or you could have cervical disc hernia which could cause that. Check it out good luck.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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Dr. Matthew Welsch answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Various: Pain about the elbow can be caused my many things, both acute or chronic. Best to be evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon to determine the exact diagnosis.

Answered 1/16/2018

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