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Go Par for the Golfer’s Elbow Dx Course

Published on Mon May 20, 2024

Question: Encounter notes that a patient reports to the orthopedist with complaints of pain and tenderness on the inner side of the right elbow extending into the forearm. The pain can worsen with certain movements, such as gripping or lifting objects. During an office evaluation and management (E/M) service, the clinician assesses the location and severity of the pain; checks [...]
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