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Hit On The Elbow, Instant Bruising, Swelling, Hard Bump. What Should Be Done?
I fell into the corner of a wall about 3 days ago and hit my elbow very hard and it was already weak, From a previous blow to the same elbow. It instantly bruised, got swollen And there is. Hard lump there now. It hurts but I can still move it. I thinking may Have a fracture but dread sitting in the long DR waiting room. What should I do?
Fri, 26 Oct 2012
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury or fracture. Hard lump formed is most likely organised haematoma.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, ice the affected area and take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury or fracture. Hard lump formed is most likely organised haematoma.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, ice the affected area and take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well.
Regards.
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