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Elbow Injury, Arm Numbness, Pain On Movement, Clicking Sound. Nerve Injury?

hi my daughter fell on her elbow couple hours ago and she said all her arm is numb and shes holding her arm up, it hurts to move it back down, and when she moves it down a little bit she can hear a crackling noise, and she said her elbow made a clicking noise when it happened. ive compared both arms and nothing looks broken. just worried about the numbness? could she have hit a nerve? thanks
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCM

It might be soft tissue injury or fracture with or without nerve injury.

Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.

Meanwhile you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting weight and rest well.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
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Elbow Injury, Arm Numbness, Pain On Movement, Clicking Sound. Nerve Injury?

Hi and welcome to HCM It might be soft tissue injury or fracture with or without nerve injury. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting weight and rest well. I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.