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What to know about elbow pain that occurs when lifting something

What to know about elbow pain that occurs when lifting something

Elbow pain can happen for various reasons, including when lifting objects. For example, repeatedly lifting heavy objects can cause repetitive strain injury.

Pain in the elbow can also occur because of an acute injury. Lifting a heavy object, especially one that is unusually heavy, can cause an acute injury.

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  • American Board of. Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison
  • Stanford Medicine