HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Not Able To Bend Or Straighten The Arm After An Injury. No Fracture. What Else Is The Reason?

Hi today in gym class I was playing basketball and I tripped and hit my elbow on the ground. I went to see the nurse and I got it looked at by the school sports trainer. He said I was not a fracture but I hit the ground with funny bone he said. Know I can t bend or straighten my arm if I do bend or straighten my arm a lot it will start to hurt. Please tell me what to do oh and I haven t iced it since I got home
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
Report Abuse
Neurologist, Surgical,  's  Response
usually frecture is very tender to touch with swelling within 4-6 hrs,there are other structure which can be injured like muscle and more importent is ligament.first do an x-ray to see status of olecranon bone.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Bone fracture


Loading Online Doctors....
Not Able To Bend Or Straighten The Arm After An Injury. No Fracture. What Else Is The Reason?

usually frecture is very tender to touch with swelling within 4-6 hrs,there are other structure which can be injured like muscle and more importent is ligament.first do an x-ray to see status of olecranon bone.