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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Tear Above The Elbow
Question: i just tore my right arm muscle above the elbow by lifting somethng heavy. what do i do??
Brief Answer:
Sling to support- no movement at all...
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
The first thing is to put the right arm in a sling anchored around the neck. No movement at all. No self study by you or the relatives/friends.
If the swelling is increasing you can do cold/ ice fomentations and/or apply crepe bandage over the swollen are if you have it at home.
Visit the ER, get the clinical /physical check up done to ascertain the extend of the injury. MRI may help to get the internal damage.
Further treatment will depend upon the extent of the tear.
Sling to support- no movement at all...
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
The first thing is to put the right arm in a sling anchored around the neck. No movement at all. No self study by you or the relatives/friends.
If the swelling is increasing you can do cold/ ice fomentations and/or apply crepe bandage over the swollen are if you have it at home.
Visit the ER, get the clinical /physical check up done to ascertain the extend of the injury. MRI may help to get the internal damage.
Further treatment will depend upon the extent of the tear.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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