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My husband has bone spurs in his elbow is swollen and pointy dr gave him steroids what else can he do ? he can barely move it ? thanks in advance :)

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Bone spurs: He can try a cortisone injection but if the pain continues he may have to have surgery.

Answered 2/17/2017

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