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Should I Consult A Doctor As I Am Having Swelling In My Elbow After A Fall?
About 3 weeks ago, I slipped on some ice and fell on my side. I landed primarily on my hip and my arm. At the time, my elbow did hurt but it subsided some what. However, since then my elbow has swollen and it hurts to fully extend it, along with lifting weights in certain ways. Should I see a doctor about this, or should I give it more time to heal?
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
i think you should meet an orthopedician immediately
having waited 3 months, you have waited long enough
most of the sift tissue injuries would have settled by now
i would suggest an x ray of the affected arm and the affected elbow immediately
thats probably the best way to know what you are having
of course an mri would be necessary if the x rays do not show any bony defect
but meeting a dr is the best idea u can have
having waited 3 months, you have waited long enough
most of the sift tissue injuries would have settled by now
i would suggest an x ray of the affected arm and the affected elbow immediately
thats probably the best way to know what you are having
of course an mri would be necessary if the x rays do not show any bony defect
but meeting a dr is the best idea u can have
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