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If one has pain on the outer side of arm midway between elbow and top of shoulder when serving in tennis, can this be related to a rotator cuff injury or just a muscle strain?

Q: if one has pain on the outer side of arm midway between elbow and top of shoulder when serving in tennis, can this be related to a rotator cuff injury or just a muscle strain?

: This is difficult to tell without an examination. If symptoms have been ongoing for more than a couple weeks, consider getting seen in person for a full history &amp; exam.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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This is difficult to tell without an examination. If symptoms have been ongoing for more than a couple weeks, consider getting seen in person for a full history & exam.

Answered 8/9/2022

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A member asked:

If one has pain on the outer side of arm midway between elbow and top of shoulder when serving in tennis, can this be related to a rotator cuff injury or just a muscle strain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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