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My arm/elbow can't go straight and it hurts to move. what could be the cause?

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Multiple causes :-: 1: Bone: broken or bruised; 2: muscles/Tendon: pulled, torn, or tendonitis; 3: Nerves: damaged, inflamed or trapped; 4: Joint/Ligaments: capsulitis, ligament torn/pulled; arthritis, loose bodies, etc. Suggest you see an Orthopod to be Diagnosed properly. Good Luck.

Answered 2/25/2016

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