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I fell backwards on my elbow (down the stairs) 5 days ago. whole elbow is black. hurts more today then first day.

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Fracture?: You can try rest and ice, but it sounds like you should have an x-ray to see if you broke any bones.

Answered 9/17/2013

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A member asked:

I fell backwards on my elbow (down the stairs) 5 days ago. whole elbow is black. hurts more today then first day.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

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