FreeMD® Elbow Contusion Definition

Elbow Contusion

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Elbow Contusion Definition

Common names:

Bruised Elbow
Elbow Bruise
Elbow Contusion

A person with an elbow contusion has a bruise to the soft tissues overlying the elbow joint.

A contusion may be caused by a blow to the elbow, or may be caused by an elbow sprain or fracture.

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Related Topics:

Elbow bursitis
Elbow dislocation
Elbow fracture
Elbow injury
Elbow pain
Elbow sprain
Lateral epicondylitis
Medial epicondylitis
Nursemaid's elbow
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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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