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Banged Elbow, Not Able To Move, Painful. What To Do?

I banged the very end of my elbow hard about 2-3 weeks ago. I have been able to move it no problem (and no pain) but if I touch or lean on it it is still really painful. There is no bruising or swelling that I can see and it is in a very specific small are where the pain is
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us
REST the injured area and avoid doing any activities that causes pain
- ICE COMPRESSION over the painful area once in 2-3 hours
- Wrap an ELASTIC COMPRESSION BANDAGE around the painful area
- Elevate your left upper limb on a cushion or a pillow while you are lying and sitting and by cuff and collar sling while standing.
- Use analgesic anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve to reduce the pain and inflammation.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
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Banged Elbow, Not Able To Move, Painful. What To Do?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us REST the injured area and avoid doing any activities that causes pain - ICE COMPRESSION over the painful area once in 2-3 hours - Wrap an ELASTIC COMPRESSION BANDAGE around the painful area - Elevate your left upper limb on a cushion or a pillow while you are lying and sitting and by cuff and collar sling while standing. - Use analgesic anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve to reduce the pain and inflammation. Hope this helps you. Let me know if you have any more concern. Wishing you good health... Regards.