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Determining the Cause of Shoulder & Elbow Pain

Finding the cause of shoulder and elbow pain can be a difficult task. Your doctor will use information about your symptoms, your examination, imaging studies and other tests to determine the cause of your symptoms.
Causes of Elbow Pain
Elbow pain is an extremely common complaint that has many causes. Because we use our arms for so many common activities, elbow pain can cause significant problems. In order for proper treatment, the cause of the problem must be identified.
Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is an extremely common complaint that has many causes. Because we use our arms for so many common activities, shoulder pain can cause significant problems. In order for proper treatment, the cause of the problem must be identified.
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