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How concerned should i be about an elbow injury (twisted in fence rails) that is numb to the touch?
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See a doctor: Numbness after a traumatic injury that persists should be evaluated by a doctor.
Answered 3/8/2013
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Talk to MD: This could be simply swelling in the joint at the sight of the injury pressing on the nerves. The best course is to see a physician to make sure that there is no permanent damage to the nerves. Go to an urgent care center or an orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 4/24/2015
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