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What could cause finger pain radiating into elbows?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Ulnar nerve injury: A common cause of elbow pain radiating into the hand is an injury to the ulnar nerve at the elbow - when you hit your 'funny bone', you feel pain in your 4th and 5th fingers.

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Answered 1/10/2015

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A member asked:

What could cause finger pain radiating into elbows?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Kimm agreed

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