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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Of Elbow With Arm Pain

I fell on my outstretched arm yesterday. My elbow almost instantly started to swell. I went to the hospital because I was scared I broke something. They did X-rays of my entire arm but no physical examination. Told me nothing was broken and that I needed to work on range of motion. Gave me pain meds and sent me home. I physically can not straighten my arm. I m scared they missed something and maybe should have done an MRI
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

I have studied your case with diligence

Do ice application, and thrombhophobe ointment may help and give rest to elbow and arm.
You can apply crepe bandage for support.

You may need MRI of elbow/arm to rule out any minor fracture.
You can consult your doctor by taking appointment, apparently it does seems like emergency.
Till time give rest to arm and elbow.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Of Elbow With Arm Pain

Hi, I have studied your case with diligence Do ice application, and thrombhophobe ointment may help and give rest to elbow and arm. You can apply crepe bandage for support. You may need MRI of elbow/arm to rule out any minor fracture. You can consult your doctor by taking appointment, apparently it does seems like emergency. Till time give rest to arm and elbow. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.