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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Causes Of Elbow Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Elbow Pain

Definition
This article describes aching or other discomfort in the elbow that is not related to direct injury.
Alternative Names

Pain - elbow


Considerations


Common Causes

Elbow pain can be caused by a variety of problems. A common cause in adults is tendinitis, an inflammation and injury to the tendons -- soft tissues that attach muscle to bone.

People who play racquet sports are most likely to injure the tendons on the outside of the elbow. This condit...

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