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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Elbow Area After A Fall
Question: After falling slightly when attempting to get up from a chair my left arm gave way. A couple of hours later I have severe pain in my elbow area. I cannot flex my arm fully, straighten the arm fully or turn the palm over more than 50%.
What can I do? There is nothing to see
What can I do? There is nothing to see
Brief Answer:
Likely a fracture or dislocation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From the symptoms that you have described, it seems that you have suffered a bone injury or a dislocation. An X-ray is needed to find out the cause. Do keep your arm in a sling and avoid all painful activities. Attend an ER or consult an orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Likely a fracture or dislocation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From the symptoms that you have described, it seems that you have suffered a bone injury or a dislocation. An X-ray is needed to find out the cause. Do keep your arm in a sling and avoid all painful activities. Attend an ER or consult an orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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