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Elbow hyper-extends & hurts on outside part of elbow. could it be a ligament? how is this treated? has been going on for at least 2yrs.

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Tennis elbow: You may not be much of a tennis player but there may be small tear or inflammation of the wrist extensor muscles where they attach to the bone. Google treatments for this condition and see a doctor.

Answered 6/27/2013

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