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For about the past five yrs. i have to "pop"my left elbow, ...and i've noticed my arm does not stretch as far as the right.....?
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Righty?: If you're right handed, you've got a little less range of motion in your left arm.
Answered 9/3/2012
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Cartilage: You likely have cartilage damage in the joint, possible also associated with arthritis. See your doctor for evaluation.
Answered 12/9/2013
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