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A member asked:

The outer part of my right elbow occasionally hurts when i extend or bend it. there's no bumps or swelling, so could it be tennis elbow?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Is it tender when you touch it? It can be tricky with heat, extension exercises, injections, I would discuss this with your physician. If it's a bother. Otherwise try simple things like heat or cold

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2015

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: That sounds pretty classic for tennis elbow, otherwise known as lateral epicondylitis.

Dr Pospisil agreed

Answered 12/16/2015

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