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Elbow Broken, Dislocated Shoulder, Pain While Bending, Stiff Elbow

About 8 month now I broke my elbow and dislocated my shoulder it now does only bend half and it does not go down it now crack and very painful my hand locks and it is very stiff to reopen ...What should I do ??My doctor told me the is nothing he can do he says it called a stiffness elbow and u don t get out of it , is this true??
Thu, 24 May 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi missshelly75,

1. You have Traumatic Stiffness of your elbow. First, you need to go for a X-ray of your elbow joint.
2. According to the report we will come to know the requirement of physiotherapy or surgery.
3. You need to physically present to an orthopaedic surgeon for complete evaluation.

'Wish you Good Health''

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General & Family Physician Dr. Kamal Kishore Bandil's  Response
Hello Mis,
Welcome here on hcm.
I am sorry due to your negligence you brought yourself to a medical problem where a doctor says that they cant help you.
I will suggest you to use HCM premium service and consult a bone specialist here that can help you certainly.
Thanks
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Elbow Broken, Dislocated Shoulder, Pain While Bending, Stiff Elbow

Hi missshelly75, 1. You have Traumatic Stiffness of your elbow. First, you need to go for a X-ray of your elbow joint. 2. According to the report we will come to know the requirement of physiotherapy or surgery. 3. You need to physically present to an orthopaedic surgeon for complete evaluation. Wish you Good Health