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What Is The Treatment For Sore And Painful Elbow?

I slipped over playing basketball and fell on my arm. It twisted underneath me and my elbow is very sore and swollen. I can't move it without really bad pain and I can't straighten it or bend it and have to hold it as if it were in a sling. What is wrong with it and will I have to see a doctor? Thanks.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I think you show it to doctor and get X ray of the elbow joint. It can be a fracture . I would also suggest you to take Brufen for pain relief and also apply compression bandage. If pain is not subsiding then you will need injections.
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What Is The Treatment For Sore And Painful Elbow?

I think you show it to doctor and get X ray of the elbow joint. It can be a fracture . I would also suggest you to take Brufen for pain relief and also apply compression bandage. If pain is not subsiding then you will need injections.