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Swollen Arm, Difficulty In Extending Or Bending Post A Bad Fall On The Elbow. Cause?

So yesterday I fell on my elbow , landing directly on it while it was at a 90 degree angle. Right after my slip I got to my feet and make sure everything was ok. I was able to move it and it was fine. A few minutes passed by and it began to rest at a 90 degree angle and my arm muscles around it got swollen, now I can t straighten it or bend it. Is this because of the swelling?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I would suggest you to get X ray to check if there is any bony injury in the elbow.
Apply ice and Diclofenec ointment to affected part.Apply compression bandage . Movement will be pain full so go little slow with it.
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Swollen Arm, Difficulty In Extending Or Bending Post A Bad Fall On The Elbow. Cause?

I would suggest you to get X ray to check if there is any bony injury in the elbow. Apply ice and Diclofenec ointment to affected part.Apply compression bandage . Movement will be pain full so go little slow with it.