A member asked:

I had some trauma on my elbow. being slammed against a counter top my elbow is now bruised and swollen and keeps getting worse. losing range of motion?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

Get evaluated: need xrays and exam to rule out fracture.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 9/29/2014

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Maybe fracture: Elbows are easy to fracture & treatment depends on the age of the patient. Kids under 6 almost always need surgery - they break the end of the humerus (upper arm bone) while adults usually break the radius (forearm bone) & only need a sling. Bleeding into the joint, fractured or not, will limit range of motion. Elevate in sling, ice, rest & Ace wrap compression will help until the Xray.

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2014

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A member asked:

I had some trauma on my elbow. being slammed against a counter top my elbow is now bruised and swollen and keeps getting worse. losing range of motion?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

Dr Italia agreed

Dr. Patty Crocker answered

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

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