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Golfer's elbow

Golfer's elbow

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A condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow, usually due to overuse of certain arm motions.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

How common it is:

Toddler
3-5
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Elbow pain
Stiff joints
Hand weakness
Finger tingling
Painful swollen joints
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