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What is wrong with my arm? i was playing indoor soccer last night and ran full tilt into the wall, i put my right hand out to protect myself and ever since then i can hardly move it. most of the pain is in my elbow and it is very swollen. i can't move it
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You : You need to see a physician or orthopaedic surgeon to have it evaluated. There are a number of injuries that can occur. Some of them are serious and need to be treated quickly, such as a fracture around the elbow. Others may get better with time, but need to be followed, such as nerve bruising. Anytime you are unable to move an extremity after an injury, it needs to be examined and x-rayed. Waiting to see if it "gets better" can make some injuries worse and/or harder to treat.
Answered 10/3/2016
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C Physician: Although online forms may be helpful in some cases, sounds like you have sustained a significant injury that should be evaluated physically, and possibly radiographically. Best to see your physician asap. Best wishes.
Answered 3/27/2013
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