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Swelling occurs at or near the elbow
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Any deformity of the elbow or the areas near the elbow.
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The injured elbow has a new lump or bump, go to the emergency department. Compare the injured elbow to the uninjured one.
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Grinding, popping, or clicking is heard or felt during elbow, wrist, or hand movement
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The elbow "catches" at the joint. Normal elbow motion becomes limited.
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Discoloration of the elbow or areas near the elbow occurs. A bluish, purplish, or blackish color may indicate bleeding into, or near, the elbow. A reddish color may be a sign of infection.
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Any numbness or tingling is noticed in any part of the arm, for instance, a "funny bone" feeling that doesn't go away
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The forearm, wrist, or fingers feels "dead" and difficult or impossible to move normally.
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Significant pain in the elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand.
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The wrist, forearm or hand becomes pale, cool, or bluish color that may indicate a blockage of blood flow in the injured elbow.
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Bleeding around the elbow area.
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A person cannot easily perform the following motions without pain:
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Fully straighten the elbow
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Fully bend the elbow so that the fingertips touch the shoulder
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Swelling occurs at or near the elbow
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Any deformity of the elbow or the areas near the elbow.
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The injured elbow has a new lump or bump, go to the emergency department. Compare the injured elbow to the uninjured one.
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Grinding, popping, or clicking is heard or felt during elbow, wrist, or hand movement
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The elbow "catches" at the joint. Normal elbow motion becomes limited.
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Discoloration of the elbow or areas near the elbow occurs. A bluish, purplish, or blackish color may indicate bleeding into, or near, the elbow. A reddish color may be a sign of infection.
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Any numbness or tingling is noticed in any part of the arm, for instance, a "funny bone" feeling that doesn't go away
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The forearm, wrist, or fingers feels "dead" and difficult or impossible to move normally.
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Significant pain in the elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand.
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The wrist, forearm or hand becomes pale, cool, or bluish color that may indicate a blockage of blood flow in the injured elbow.
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Bleeding around the elbow area.
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A person cannot easily perform the following motions without pain:
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Fully straighten the elbow
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Fully bend the elbow so that the fingertips touch the shoulder
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Swelling occurs at or near the elbow
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Any deformity of the elbow or the areas near the elbow.
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The injured elbow has a new lump or bump, go to the emergency department. Compare the injured elbow to the uninjured one.
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Grinding, popping, or clicking is heard or felt during elbow, wrist, or hand movement
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The elbow "catches" at the joint. Normal elbow motion becomes limited.
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Discoloration of the elbow or areas near the elbow occurs. A bluish, purplish, or blackish color may indicate bleeding into, or near, the elbow. A reddish color may be a sign of infection.
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Any numbness or tingling is noticed in any part of the arm, for instance, a "funny bone" feeling that doesn't go away
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The forearm, wrist, or fingers feels "dead" and difficult or impossible to move normally.
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Significant pain in the elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand.
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The wrist, forearm or hand becomes pale, cool, or bluish color that may indicate a blockage of blood flow in the injured elbow.
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Bleeding around the elbow area.
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A person cannot easily perform the following motions without pain:
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Fully straighten the elbow
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Fully bend the elbow so that the fingertips touch the shoulder