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What Is The Difference Between A Broken And Bruised Elbow?

I was ran off the road on my bike, the initial contact with the ground was my left elbow directly. at first I didn t feel much pain, but now I cant move my elbow at all and my fingers are numb. is it bruised or broken ? keep in mind im 6 4 at 250 lbs.
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hi.

First of all an xray of the region may be required, after which a doctor will clean the region and apply a stwrile dressing over it. Oral antibiotics to prevent an infection and also a tetanus shot woll be mandatory. The numbness could be due to injury to blood vessels and so it is important to get physically examined.

Best wishes.
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What Is The Difference Between A Broken And Bruised Elbow?

Hi. First of all an xray of the region may be required, after which a doctor will clean the region and apply a stwrile dressing over it. Oral antibiotics to prevent an infection and also a tetanus shot woll be mandatory. The numbness could be due to injury to blood vessels and so it is important to get physically examined. Best wishes.