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Elbow Injury or Weakness
Falling on the tip of your elbow - whether its on ice, another slippery surface, or during sports activities - can result in direct trauma to the joint. This trauma often causes acute bursitis - when the small, fluid-filled sack, or cushion (bursa) that acts to reduce friction between the skin and the bony prominence of the elbow, becomes inflamed, swollen and painful to the touch. Chronic bursitis results from repetitive trauma and the build up of fluid.
Rest and the application of ice are frequent treatment recommendations. Always see your Health Care Professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment options.
Weakness of the elbow may be the result of tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or be caused by dislocation, nerve trauma, or other factors and should be reported to your doctor.
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