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I have severe elbow pain 6 weeks post op from elbow tendon repair is this normal?

Q: i have severe elbow pain 6 weeks post op from elbow tendon repair is this normal?

: You really need to discuss this with your orthopedic surgeon since you are describing the pain as severe.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

You really need to discuss this with your orthopedic surgeon since you are describing the pain as severe.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/27/2021

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Please see your orthopedic surgeon in the near future. Worsening pain several weeks after surgery is not a normal recovery pattern.

Dr Mendiratta agreed

Answered 5/27/2021

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A member asked:

I have severe elbow pain 6 weeks post op from elbow tendon repair is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Mendiratta agreed

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