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What Causes Numbness In The Hands Post Injury?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Question: I fell during a circus trick. I have numb hand and cannot straighten my elbow. Er refused to call on call ortho bc X-ray show no breaks but I'm. Very swollen still in pain cannot straighten elbow and can't wait two weeks for appointment. Please help me, I'm scared.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Thanks for uploading the images. The area is bruised. Swelling is bound to occur with such injuries. If you had uploaded the x rays then I could have commented on the fracture itself, if any. If the fracture or dislocation is ruled out then the only treatment left is pain control through

Acetaminophen
NSAIDS
Muscle relaxants
Pregabalin or gabapentin
Opioids like tramadol
Local application of ice

If you are worried then you can take another opinion from a different doctor and apprise them of his findings. If his findings are the same then you can relax. Continue the treatment for now.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks
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What Causes Numbness In The Hands Post Injury?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Thanks for uploading the images. The area is bruised. Swelling is bound to occur with such injuries. If you had uploaded the x rays then I could have commented on the fracture itself, if any. If the fracture or dislocation is ruled out then the only treatment left is pain control through Acetaminophen NSAIDS Muscle relaxants Pregabalin or gabapentin Opioids like tramadol Local application of ice If you are worried then you can take another opinion from a different doctor and apprise them of his findings. If his findings are the same then you can relax. Continue the treatment for now. Wishing you best of health Thanks