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What does it mean if my elbow makes a pop sound when i do push ups?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Arthitis: Due to; sweling of the jointd with crystal of uric acid.

Answered 4/24/2015

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