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I had right elbow epicondylar release yesterday and was told there was black stuff in their. what would that be?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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See below: Impossible to say without a surgical or pathology report. Maybe old coagulated blood with scar tissue but i would talk to your orthopedic surgeon for more info.

Answered 8/31/2013

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A member asked:

I had right elbow epicondylar release yesterday and was told there was black stuff in their. what would that be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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