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Elbow Injury, Shooting Pain Through Arm, Numbness, Pain From Elbow To Shoulder. Treatment?
I fell and banged my elbow really very hard, there were strong shooting pains all up and down my arm my elbow felt like it was burning. The next morning i was able to move my arm but my arm feels very dead and there is a pain running from my elbow to my shoulder and slightly down my shoulder blade. what is wrong with it?
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Aruna. K's Response
hello..
elbow injury commonly result in dislocations so i advise u to go for an x- ray to rule out that and consult orthopaedician for the right treatment..till then immobilise ur arm completely and keep it bend at elbow in nuetral position till u get relief..
thank u..
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Elbow Injury, Shooting Pain Through Arm, Numbness, Pain From Elbow To Shoulder. Treatment?
hello.. elbow injury commonly result in dislocations so i advise u to go for an x- ray to rule out that and consult orthopaedician for the right treatment..till then immobilise ur arm completely and keep it bend at elbow in nuetral position till u get relief.. thank u..