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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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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See a doctor: Numbness after a traumatic injury that persists should be evaluated by a doctor.

Answered 3/8/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

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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A member asked:

How concerned should i be about an elbow injury (twisted in fence rails) that is numb to the touch?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Dr. Richard Pollard answered

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