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The hinge part of the joint lets the arm bend like the hinge of a door; the pivot part lets the lower arm rotate. Several muscles, nerves, and tendons (connective tissues between muscles and bones) cross the elbow. Many common causes of elbow pain result from a sports injury. Other causes include trauma, arthritis, fracture, tears, and nerve damage.
The OIP Advantage:
OIP doctors reduce the incidence of improper fracture healing with the use of internal fixation. The most common types of internal fixation are wires, plates, rods, pins, nails, and screws used inside the body to support the bone directly. With internal fixation, hospital stays are shorter and patients can recover faster.
- Difficulty bending or straightening arm
- Swelling or bruising in or around the elbow joint
- Difficulty turning forearm (palm up to palm down or vice versa)
- Burning or electric shock sensation
- Numbness or weakness in arm or elbow
Visit your doctor if you experience
any of the following symptoms:
any of the following symptoms:
