A member asked:

Fell on ice 4.5 weeks ago. hit arm slightly below elbow on forearm. sore has healed but area is still very tender. cannot rest arm on items bc of pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Shannon answered

Possible fracture: Pain that severe after a fall like that is quite suspicious for fracture. Get evaluated with radiographs and a thorough physical exam by your local primary care doc or orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 1/28/2015

3.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Fell on ice 4.5 weeks ago. hit arm slightly below elbow on forearm. sore has healed but area is still very tender. cannot rest arm on items bc of pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Shannon answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I hit my funny bone in my elbow a few week ago and now cannot lift anything with that arm. Not sore to touch just lost strength and it hurts to lift?

A member asked:

Tues am was arm day at gym. Right clavicole still really sore. Havent done any lifting on that side... Should i just rest it?

A member asked:

Hit my elbow, next day noticed sore forearm & a knot. Then 1 spot on wrist became tender. All right arm. Pain lessened now. Neuropathy?

A member asked:

Fell on elbow & forearm 2 days ago. forearm has 2 knots around muscle area small 1 & a bigger 1. hurts to move arm certain ways & hurts to lift items. There seems to be no swelling but there is a burning sensation around knotted areas. tender 2 tou?

A member asked:

8 weeks ago I had IV in Rt. hand. Also drew blood from inside of rt. arm. A few days later I had swelling and pain inside elbow area and down forearm. Still have pain in wrist and vein in my forearm is hard and tender. Will this go away and when?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I fell on the ice 3 weeks ago & hit my elbow in the fall. Area on outside of arm below elbow is still very tender to touch and feels slightly lumpy.

If I sleep with my elbow down semi dangling off the bed for 6 hours can it cause permanent nerve damage? My elbow was resting on bed and the rest of arm was dangling. I woke up with my neck and arm sore & arm hurting a bit?

Fell on my side. Shoulder dislocated to the back. Arm is functioning. In 6th weeks Clarification Area around elbow sometimes sore, is this a problem? Movement still restricted to below shoulder and strength lacking, is this normal and recovery time?

I hurt my arm lifting heavy boxes. My forearm is sore and my hand is tingling. Is rest and ice enough for treatment? Should I get a brace?

I hit my elbow quite hard in the wall, since then its hurting bad. I cant stretch my arm out fully and I can hear it clicking when I stretch it. it is tender and sore when I touch it or lay on it?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?