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What Causes Swelling On The Elbow After An Injury?
Over a week ago I hit my elbow really hard on the edge of the car door and it is still swollen and bruised. Also there is a small dent where i hit it. On a pain scale I would rate it a 3 1/2 when I move it. Do you think it could possibly be a hairline fracture?
Mon, 18 Feb 2019
Hi,
Pain swelling may remain for some time after trauma even without a fracture. If you can move it easily, and the swelling is reducing, the fracture is unlikely. However, a hairline fracture cannot be ruled out confidently without getting an x-ray.
If you are improving, you may watch it carefully otherwise you can get an x-ray to be sure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
Pain swelling may remain for some time after trauma even without a fracture. If you can move it easily, and the swelling is reducing, the fracture is unlikely. However, a hairline fracture cannot be ruled out confidently without getting an x-ray.
If you are improving, you may watch it carefully otherwise you can get an x-ray to be sure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
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