elbow

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As orthopaedic surgeons, my colleague Jack Twomey-Kozak and I see the consequences of those forces in our clinics: back strains, rotator-cuff injuries, golfer’s elbow and wrist problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When I had my elbow done, I watched it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Bohm was a late bloomer in high school, growing so fast that he required elbow surgery between his junior and senior years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Manchester fighter Murphy is unbeaten during the first 18 fights of his career with his last bout in August ending in spectacular fashion as he knocked out Aaron Pico with a spinning elbow.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

I leaned up on one elbow, but Patch reached across me.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff