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I Woke Up With A Very Stiff Elbow 2days Ago

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Posted on Wed, 5 Jun 2019
Question: i woke up with a very stiff elbow 2days ago that i can hardly move

i broke my arm 3 years ago and have 2 plates and 15 screws in my arm, but have had no pain recently it was just random and had xrays done and it showed nothing
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably myositis osificans

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem to be related to a medical condition called myositis ossificans.

It is a condition that might happen after an elbow surgery.

I suggest to use an anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three tablets a day.

You may also use a topical treatment with noninflammatory cream for local application such as Voltaren gel.

I also recommend physical therapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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I Woke Up With A Very Stiff Elbow 2days Ago

Brief Answer: Probably myositis osificans Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem to be related to a medical condition called myositis ossificans. It is a condition that might happen after an elbow surgery. I suggest to use an anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three tablets a day. You may also use a topical treatment with noninflammatory cream for local application such as Voltaren gel. I also recommend physical therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.