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Can you tell me how much time should you rest hyperextended elbow and what treatment should you do for it?
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Rule of thumb-: If it hurts, don't do it, Oral or topical NSAIDs do help, REST minimum 2 weeks is often beneficial.
Answered 6/8/2014
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