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When my elbo is semi bent or all the way bent my pinky an ring finger goes numb. an my fingers ache with or with out the elbo being bent.?
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Nerve compression: Sounds like ulnar nerve is compressed at the cubital tunnel at the elbow. Have your doctor examine you. An EMG test likely will demonstrate the problem and point the way to therapy.
Answered 6/10/2014
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