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Could The Dent In The Elbow Mean A Fracture?
healthy 32 yo white female, fell on stairs 3 wks ago and banged right elbow, splitting it open...laceration healing but noticed the elbow bone feels like there is a dent? had xrays done but they said they did not notice anything...could they have missed a fracture/chip?
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
Hello,
If your doctor already had a X-ray and there was no fracture then there are very little chances that at present there is any fracture at your elbow. Present swelling can be a part of healing stage of trauma. I shall advise you to avoid heavy work. You may wrap a ace bandage from hand to arm.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
If your doctor already had a X-ray and there was no fracture then there are very little chances that at present there is any fracture at your elbow. Present swelling can be a part of healing stage of trauma. I shall advise you to avoid heavy work. You may wrap a ace bandage from hand to arm.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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