Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
My 9-year-old son fell on ice 2 days ago and injured his upper arm - about midway between the shoulder and elbow. There is a bruise, and it is quite sensitive to any pressure. I don't notice any significant swelling. How can I tell if it is just a sprain, or if I should bring him in for an x-ray to see if it is fractured? Thank you.