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Outer elbow leading to forearm has a sharp pain when extending from 90 degree position on push-ups. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

Epicondylitis: You have tennis elbow. See your health provider for treatment if it persists.

Dr Shahzad and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/10/2016

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