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Used Cast For A Elbow Fracture. Still Getting The Pain. Is It In Recovery Stage?
Question: i had a fall 5 days ago, went to casualty who said the elbow was broken, and put it in plaster. 3 days later at the fracture clinic they took plaster off and said that it was'nt broken.
it still hurts, i have sharp pains along my arm, elbow is tender and i have weakness in my hand when i press down on it, also bruising has come out on both sides of elbow the day after the plaster was removed. they want to see me in 3 weeks time. could it be broken
it still hurts, i have sharp pains along my arm, elbow is tender and i have weakness in my hand when i press down on it, also bruising has come out on both sides of elbow the day after the plaster was removed. they want to see me in 3 weeks time. could it be broken
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing to us.
You must have a X-Ray of your elbow (AP and Lateral view) done to know whether there is a fracture or not. If you do have one, please upload it so that we can have a look at it.
If the X-Ray is normal, then the cause of your pain might be soft tissue injury.
Take pain killer like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet twice a day after meals along with serratiopeptidase and antacid like Tablet Prevacid OTC 1 tablet once daily. Take medicines only under medical supervision.
Hot fomentation will be helpful in decreasing the pain and swelling. Give rest to your elbow with the help of a sling. For bruises, you may apply locally a good antibiotic cream. I hope you are properly vaccinated for tetanus.
If the problem persists, get yourself examined by an Orthopedician.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any other query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Thanks for writing to us.
You must have a X-Ray of your elbow (AP and Lateral view) done to know whether there is a fracture or not. If you do have one, please upload it so that we can have a look at it.
If the X-Ray is normal, then the cause of your pain might be soft tissue injury.
Take pain killer like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet twice a day after meals along with serratiopeptidase and antacid like Tablet Prevacid OTC 1 tablet once daily. Take medicines only under medical supervision.
Hot fomentation will be helpful in decreasing the pain and swelling. Give rest to your elbow with the help of a sling. For bruises, you may apply locally a good antibiotic cream. I hope you are properly vaccinated for tetanus.
If the problem persists, get yourself examined by an Orthopedician.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any other query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Aparna Kohli
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