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How To Treat The Dent Between The Elbow Caused By A Hit?
Hi, I hit my elbow on the corner of the dado rail as I was running past, my fingers are swollen and feel numb and tingly. I can move my elbow, could I have chipped a bone, I have a dent between the main elbow bone and the other small ball on the elbow
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Hi,
In these injuries with distal swelling. It is always better to get X rays to rule out any fracture. So get X-rays ASAP.
In the meantime, take painkillers and use a crepe bandage to grip your elbow up to fingers. It will provide support and compression.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
In these injuries with distal swelling. It is always better to get X rays to rule out any fracture. So get X-rays ASAP.
In the meantime, take painkillers and use a crepe bandage to grip your elbow up to fingers. It will provide support and compression.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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