Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

hairline fracture on radius head: what kind of healing time am i looking at?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: if your bones heal normally.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

hit to the proximal end of ulna. what would my arm look like if there was a hairline fracture? there is currently swelling and pain upon only that spot to the touch

Accepted Answer

Varies : It varies somewhat.  A "hairline" fracture would by definition be non displaced, so you would not expect any obvious deformity.  Swelling, pain, and tenderness to palpating would be expected.  X-rays are really the main way we evaluate for a fracture if thers was significant injury and exam concerning for a fracture.

Question 8

will masturbation affect the bone healing process of a hairline fracture?

Accepted Answer

Unlikley unless: You injure the fracture. I.E. The chemical and physical response in the body will not interfere with this. As with any physical activity the important thing is to have caution if there is pain or discmfort during or right after that activity.

Question 9

i have a hairline fracture of my tibial plateau, how can i prevent blood clots while healing up?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin: Aspirin 325mg twice a day has been shown to be adequate for blood clot prevention.

Question 10

i have a hairline fracture of my tibial plateau, how can i prevent blood clots while im healing up?

Accepted Answer

Bloid clots: Treaent includes blood thinners if approved by md.  Compression shocking a if not wearing cast. Gentle range of motion and active muscle exercises.

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

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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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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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Hairline fracture on radius head: what kind of healing time am i looking at?

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

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Hit to the proximal end of ulna. what would my arm look like if there was a hairline fracture? there is currently swelling and pain upon only that spot to the touch

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Will masturbation affect the bone healing process of a hairline fracture?

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I have a hairline fracture of my tibial plateau, how can i prevent blood clots while healing up?

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I have a hairline fracture of my tibial plateau, how can i prevent blood clots while im healing up?

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