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Hello! i have elbow tendonitus. if i shake my hand my elbow would pop ,no pain. can it also be arthritus ?

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Tendonitis: Tendonitis of the elbow is more common than arthritis and responds to rest and antiinflammatories like ibuprofen. Occasionally a corticosteroid injection is needed for relief. Tendonitis doesn't show up on a simple x-Ray but arthritis does. An orthopedic surgeon is best qualified to evaluate and advise you,however.

Answered 7/20/2015

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