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How To Treat Elbow Injury?
I was lifting something less than 10lbs, heard a pop in my elbow, dropped what I was holding bc I lost the ability to hold/lift it n the pain was so severe. From my elbow down to my hand. Still hurts super bad, can t straighten it, make a fist, carry ANYTHING. What happened?
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Fri, 8 Aug 2014
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Dear Sir/Madam
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, you will need an X ray of your elbow to see if you have done some damage to the joint, also in some cases if there is only ligament injury you may need an MRI to get it cleared. meanwhile keep it elevated, and take tablet diclofenac 50 mg three times a day, and apply a crepe bandage over it.
I hope that answers your query. If your want any more clarification, contact me back.
Dr Narender Saini
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, you will need an X ray of your elbow to see if you have done some damage to the joint, also in some cases if there is only ligament injury you may need an MRI to get it cleared. meanwhile keep it elevated, and take tablet diclofenac 50 mg three times a day, and apply a crepe bandage over it.
I hope that answers your query. If your want any more clarification, contact me back.
Dr Narender Saini
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