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I work a desk job & have started to get a aching/shooting pain in my elbow where it would rest on a desk. is this tennis elbow? i'm also doubjointed.
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See orthopedist: Tennis elbow pain is along the outside of the elbow which is worse with gripping such as a gallon of milk. Pain at the back of the elbow may be due to irritation of the ulnar nerve (funny bone), bursitis, bone spur etc. See an orthopedist.
Answered 5/26/2014
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No: Tennis elbow (latetal epicondylitis) is on the outside of the elbow. The inside of the elbow is where the ulnar nerve (funny bone) and the medial epicondyle are found. Resting on the inside part of the elbow can cause compression of the ulnar nerve or cubital tunnel syndrome. You may experience numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers. Avoid positions that cause symptoms.
Answered 8/16/2012
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