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X Ray Showed Bleeding In Elbow Joint. Cast Removed. Will He Be Okay?
Hi. My 14yr old son had an accident recently, falling off his skateboard. He hurt his elbow . Xrays showed bleeding in the elbow joint , and Dr put his elbow in a cast for 3 weeks. When he had it taken off, they left if off and didnt re xray it, but told him all looked fine. Its been 1 week since cast came off and he cant straighten it all all. Still has pain also.
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
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Bleeding can occur either due to rupture of microvasculature or bleeding from fracture ends. It seems he might having hairline fracture. In children most undisplaced fracture around elbow heals in 3 weeks duration. Now after removal of cast he needs physiotherapy to regain range of movement.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Wishing him good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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Bleeding can occur either due to rupture of microvasculature or bleeding from fracture ends. It seems he might having hairline fracture. In children most undisplaced fracture around elbow heals in 3 weeks duration. Now after removal of cast he needs physiotherapy to regain range of movement.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Wishing him good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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