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Fall On The Arm, Severe Pain, Difficulty In Extending Or Bending, Slight Swelling. What Should Be Done?

I was skating and fell on my arm with it outstretched. I heard something pop and had excruciating pain all through the front of my arm. It s been 2 days now and it doesn t seem to be broken since I can move it, but it still hurts very very badly and I can t fully extend it or bend it entirely. It hurts the most if it s twisted at all. Last night I accidentally twisted it and heard it pop again. It s slightly swollen but isn t tender to the touch. I m not sure what happened or what to do.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.

From description it seems to be soft tissue injury .

You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.

I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.

Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well.

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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Fall On The Arm, Severe Pain, Difficulty In Extending Or Bending, Slight Swelling. What Should Be Done?

Hello. Thanks for posting your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well. Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta