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What Causes Severe Pain In The Hand After An Injury?

I went ice skating for my birthday and fell on my front and winded myself i fell on my right elbow. Straight away I couldn t lift it or bend it or even straighten it. It has now swelled up and I have a bruise. I can t bend it properly and I can t lift my hand to my face without severe pain
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
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Hello.

From what you've said, you likely have a fractured elbow.

You need to see a doctor right away for an exam and x-rays, and from what you've said, you probably will require surgery to fix this
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Hand After An Injury?

Hello. From what you ve said, you likely have a fractured elbow. You need to see a doctor right away for an exam and x-rays, and from what you ve said, you probably will require surgery to fix this