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I was hitting a ball while playing volleyball & i heard a pop in my elbow. i can bend it & straighten it but its more sore when i straighten it out.

Q: i was hitting a ball while playing volleyball & i heard a pop in my elbow. i can bend it & straighten it but its more sore when i straighten it out.

: Must have pulled a muscle or torn it’s insertion. Keep a detailed pain diary and share with your team and ask for a proper exam. Read about elbow musculoskeletal anatomy at Wikipedia. Knowledge is power.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Must have pulled a muscle or torn it’s insertion. Keep a detailed pain diary and share with your team and ask for a proper exam. Read about elbow musculoskeletal anatomy at Wikipedia. Knowledge is power.

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Answered 4/23/2021

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A member asked:

I was hitting a ball while playing volleyball & i heard a pop in my elbow. i can bend it & straighten it but its more sore when i straighten it out.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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