Question 1

went for an x-ray on elbow doctors said it was just tissue damage , letter came saying it is possible a hairline fracture? still can't move it ?

Accepted Answer

Repeat x-ray : Go back to your doctor . Hopefully , you were given a splint . If not get at least an arm sling for comfort. If there is still that much pain and you can't move it , then a repeat x-ray may be Indicated .

Question 2

hello. i'm a front line police  officer and have fractured both elbows. radial hairline fractures. how long should i have off work?

Accepted Answer

Hairline fractures: Typically heal over 6-8 weeks and the pain improves in 4 weeks or so. It may take you up to 6 weeks to be able to do the things you do on the front line. I usually let pain be your guide but overall I would suggest at least a month of light duty. God bless you and thank you for your service.

Question 3

i have a hairline fracture in elbow, what will the doctor do about it?

Accepted Answer

Most elbow hairline : Or minimal ormarginalfractures of the radial head ( where one typically gets this type of injury in the elbow) are treated in a sling for about a week. It's important to get the elbow moving once there's some comfort as residual elbow stiffness is often a problem.

Question 4

hairline fracture on elbow ? what can doctors do two weeks after been in a sling , still very sore no movement??? help please!

Accepted Answer

Depends: Really depends on location of fracture.  Most fractures take )-8 weeks to heAl,. Oat doctors like to get elbows moving as soon  as it is safe to avoid residual stiffness.  Your doctor needs to look at you injury patten to determined the next best step for you

Question 5

i have a hairline fracture on the elbow. should i get a splint at the doctor's office or is a brace that immobilizes the elbow just as fine?

Accepted Answer

Doctors Splint: Splints provided by your doctor are usually specifically made for proper anatomical immobilization.  When healing a fracture site it is important to maintain the proper immobilization position, as well as proper immobilization of any other joints that have an effect on fractured joint, such as the wrist.  This is the advantage to having it done in your doctor's office.

Question 6

hello
what is best treatment for broken elbow?
radial head fracture 
bones displaces if arm is moved, i.e. if patient leans forward
patient is 53?

Accepted Answer

Radial head: The best care is administered by an orthopedic surgeon with experience treating such fractures. You may have to consult one at an orthopedic department at a university hospital if none of the local orthopedists don't have sufficient experience.

Question 7

serious question about elbow fracture, when is it safe for me to move my elbow again?

Accepted Answer

It depend : What kind of fracture you had , the method of treatment

Question 8

can an 8 years old malunion elbow fracture be fixed ? the elbow is deformed and cant move my arm correctly?

Accepted Answer

: Orthopedic evaluation and an imaging study is recommended. The surgery service will advise and referral to PT may be helpful.

Question 9

i had elbow surgery to repair a displaced olecranon fracture 4 years ago and now have pins in my arm. it suddenly hurts to move and touch. what is it?

Accepted Answer

See your MD: may the hardware ( pins )  is irritating see your orthopedic surgeon for possible removal  .

Question 10

how can i tell if i have a hairline fracture in my arm, or if it is just sore?

Accepted Answer

Pain and x-ray: Pain dose not go away in few days, then x-ray will confrim the fracture.

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Went for an x-ray on elbow doctors said it was just tissue damage , letter came saying it is possible a hairline fracture? still can't move it ?

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Hello. i'm a front line police officer and have fractured both elbows. radial hairline fractures. how long should i have off work?

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I have a hairline fracture in elbow, what will the doctor do about it?

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Hairline fracture on elbow ? what can doctors do two weeks after been in a sling , still very sore no movement??? help please!

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I have a hairline fracture on the elbow. should i get a splint at the doctor's office or is a brace that immobilizes the elbow just as fine?

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Hello what is best treatment for broken elbow? radial head fracture bones displaces if arm is moved, i.e. if patient leans forward patient is 53?

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Serious question about elbow fracture, when is it safe for me to move my elbow again?

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Can an 8 years old malunion elbow fracture be fixed ? the elbow is deformed and cant move my arm correctly?

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I had elbow surgery to repair a displaced olecranon fracture 4 years ago and now have pins in my arm. it suddenly hurts to move and touch. what is it?

A member asked:

How can i tell if i have a hairline fracture in my arm, or if it is just sore?

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