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Elbow conditions
What is the difference between golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow?
Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen
Doctor’s answer
Golfer’s elbow mainly causes pain on the inside of the elbow, while tennis elbow mainly affects the outside. Both are commonly associated with repeated use of the forearm tendons, but rehabilitation targets differ.
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