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Pain in elbow for the last 2 weeks. location is directly where the anconeus lays and responds painfully to palpation and flexing arm. treatments?

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Dr. Kim Kuhar answered

Tennis elbow: This may be tennis elbow, or a tendonitis of the elbow. Try to get an elbow brace over the counter for tennis elbow and wear it during the day to see if helps.

Answered 12/11/2018

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