Question: I recently injured my elbow after falling while running; it took the brunt of the blow. I already have a "frozen" shoulder, and nerve damage from previous accidents in the C4 area of my spine. After the fall, I thought I had sprained it, and continued to use it in everyday activities, until while playing pool it popped and made a nasty noise and I was on the floor in pain.
After seeing my primary care dr., I was told at first that I had a chip fracture in my elbow (that x-ray is attached). I spoke with one Ortho, and he recommended surgery to fix it. I spoke with another today and he would do nothing and send me to PT, stating that the fracture had to be at least two-years old, and that he would "need more data".
Now I have a third apt at Mayo Clinic with an Ortho who has already seen the x-ray, etc.
What is going on with my elbow, in your expert opinion? Please let me know what and a treatment suggestion you'd pursue. And what you’d to gather more data on the soft tissue and nerve damage.
My profile is: 34, 160 pounds, smoker, light drinker, I work on computers all day and have for past 15 years, I work long hours and play guitar professionally.
Please help.
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