Question 1

what sort of disorder is an elbow injury or disorder?

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Elbow disorder: A variety of elbow disorders can exist and range from congenital to acquired (vascular, infectious, autoimmune, metabolic, inflammatory, neoplastic, degenerative, environmental, idiopathic). Treatment is based on determining the etiology.

Question 2

can you give me more info on panner's disease (affects elbow)- what helps?

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Rest: Panners disease is something that occurs in children. Nobody really knows why it happens but it's a problem with the blood supply to the capitellum of the elbow.  Common in gymnast and throwing athletes who put lots of stress on their elbows.

Question 3

what can i do to treat an elbow injury?

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Elbow injury: Match the treatment with the injury. Hard to say from what you're asking. May be simple rest, ice, compression, elevation, bracing, splinting. May need further treatments, pt, etc. Check with your orthopedic surgeon or pcp.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of an elbow injury?

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Pain: Pain, usually worse with elbow movement (bending it or rotating your forearm), bruising, swelling, deformity are some of the common symptoms. Direct trauma can injure the elbow, but so can force applied elsewhere, such as a fall landing on the hands and wrist.

Question 5

what are some ways to treat an elbow injury?

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Depends on injury: There are several options available for treatment of elbow injuries, but it ultimately depends on what type of injury has occurred. Possible options include observation/rest/activity modifications, over the counter vs. Prescription meds, injection/aspiration, braces, physical therapy, and possibly surgery as well. Ultimately, accurate diagnosis will determine the best course of treatment.

Question 6

how do i know if i should get my elbow injury checked out?

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Movement/pain: If you can't move it, it locks, looks crooked, or is signifantly painful it should be checked.  If pain is just superficial but everything else works yoiu could probably watch it for a few weeks to see if it will go away.

Question 7

i fell getting out of the shower. - elbow injury- who do i see?

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Elbow injury: If there is swelling and persistent pain, then see an orthopedic surgeon who may take x-rays to evaluate for a possible fracture and can provide appropriate treatment.

Question 8

is it possible that i continue to exercise after having an elbow injury?

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There are a number: Of forms of exercise that you can do while still resting your injured elbow.

Question 9

left elbow pain, ongoing several months, sensitive to touch or lifting, no known injury?

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See details: Then see an orthopedist and have the issue evaluated and treated. It is likely an epicondylitis and is easily treated.

Question 10

no injury,no prior issues- l elbow severe almost shock like bursts of pain  enough to make me involuntarily squirm. rapid onset. no activity change. ?

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? Neurologic: Some of the historical features you present sound as if there are neurologic. That would represent the lesion at the elbow involving the owner nerve. If the shocklike sensations travel down to your fourth and fifth digit then I would pay attention to this being neurologic in origin. In which case I would then recommend a full neurological valuation. Good luck and well wishes.

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