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Hit Elbow Hard Above Funny Bone, Bruised, Slightly Swollen. Did I Fracture It?
I hit my elbow hard above the funny bone almost 24 hrs ago and the pain has doubled, it s bruised and slightly swollen. I can bend and straighten elbow but with pain if I bend it too far. I am concerned now because my hand feels tingly and weak. Did I fracture it??
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi,
It would be impossible to say whether you have fractured your elbow without an x-ray or scan. The tingling you are experiencing suggests there may be a nerve or vascular injury.
I suggest you go to the ER for examination and investigation.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
It would be impossible to say whether you have fractured your elbow without an x-ray or scan. The tingling you are experiencing suggests there may be a nerve or vascular injury.
I suggest you go to the ER for examination and investigation.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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