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How Can A Dislocated Elbow Be Treated?
Last Monday I fell and dislocated and fractured my right elbow. I went to the ER where they set it and placed a gel cast and ace wrap around my whole arm. Today, I turned my wrist and then felt a pain go up my arm and I heard a cracking. The is no discoloration or swelling under the ace wrap but I am experiencing pain in what I feel is my muscle and elbow an 8/10. I am not having numbness or tingling but my hand and arm are feeling heavy. Should I got to the ER or is it something I should rest for the night?
Mon, 4 Dec 2017
Dear patient
If your dislocated elbow is reduced and given cast it should be kept for 3 weeks at least. if there was fracture also duration of cast may need extension.
Mild pain and swelling may persist for few initial days. if your swelling is on scale of 8 a new check xray should be done. Visit to your operating surgeon is recommended. meanwhile start tab diclofenac 50 mg twice a day for pain relief.
If your dislocated elbow is reduced and given cast it should be kept for 3 weeks at least. if there was fracture also duration of cast may need extension.
Mild pain and swelling may persist for few initial days. if your swelling is on scale of 8 a new check xray should be done. Visit to your operating surgeon is recommended. meanwhile start tab diclofenac 50 mg twice a day for pain relief.
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