Gunners Mate Elbow is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. It is commonly associated with doing MK45
Gun Mount maintenance and other Gunners Mate
work.
Symptoms include:
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Pain on the outer part of elbow.
-Point tenderness over the lateral epicondyle – a prominent part of the bone on the outside of the elbow.
-Gripping and movements of the wrist
hurt, especially wrist extension and lifting movements.
-Activities that use the muscles that extend the wrist (e.g. pouring a pitcher or gallon of milk, lifting with the
palm down) are characteristically painful.
-Morning stiffness.