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How Long Should A Stress Fracture And Inflammation Of Ulner Nerve Of The Elbow Take To Heal?
Question: I had an elbow injury , due to a fall directly on inner elbow,11 weeks ago. Just found out by MRI I have a stress fracture & inflammation of ulner nerve. How long should this take to heal? I have had very limited use & severe pain & swelling, also numbness of ring & pinkie finger
Brief Answer:
Stress fracture can take 2 -3 months to heal.
Detailed Answer:
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The stress fracture has not healed till now due to lack of rest. This needs a complete rest and avoiding the painful activities. Using a brace will help. The nerve inflammation may take 12-14 weeks to heal. Taking short term oral staeroids, methylcobalamin supplements and medicines like Pregabalin can help. You can get the necessary medicines prescribed by your orthopedician.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Stress fracture can take 2 -3 months to heal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The stress fracture has not healed till now due to lack of rest. This needs a complete rest and avoiding the painful activities. Using a brace will help. The nerve inflammation may take 12-14 weeks to heal. Taking short term oral staeroids, methylcobalamin supplements and medicines like Pregabalin can help. You can get the necessary medicines prescribed by your orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have not been seen by a orthopedic Dr. And my Dr has not recommended this. I have seen a neurologist, had an EMG the connection is good. The pain & swelling at 10 weeks led to him doing MRI. This showed an occult fracture of the end of the Ulnar bone & inflammation of nerve. Went back to my family Dr. He does not think anything needs done, just work on pain control. My only concern is that it has been close to 3 months of doing very little with my arm I am experiencing severe pain & swelling. When should it start to feel better?
Brief Answer:
Complete immobilization is needed for healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
To decrease the pain and swelling a complete immobilization is needed. You can get a plaster slab for the elbow to reduce the pain and swelling. Brace can also help.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Complete immobilization is needed for healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
To decrease the pain and swelling a complete immobilization is needed. You can get a plaster slab for the elbow to reduce the pain and swelling. Brace can also help.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do you think I should see an orthopedic doctor for a splint? I can schedule this as my insurance has no restrictions on who I see
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
It is best to consult an orthopedician for a splint. This will help in an early recovery.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
It is best to consult an orthopedician for a splint. This will help in an early recovery.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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