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I had a bad fall last night and landed on my left elbow, same arm that i had shoulder surgery on in july this year. my elbow is swollen and i have two patches of bruising on it. i have lots of pain with shockwaves. please help?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

ELBOW INJURY: YOU PROBABLY HAVE A SMALL HEMATOMA AND THIS IS IRRITATING THE ULNAR NERVE GIVING YOU THE SHOCKWAVES. FIRSTLY GET AN XRAY TO SEE IF THERE IS A FRACTURE - THEN IF NO FRACTURE USE NSAID'S AND COLD COMPRESS TO HELP WITH INFLAMMATION AND DECREASE THE SWELLING.

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Answered 11/27/2020

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A member asked:

I had a bad fall last night and landed on my left elbow, same arm that i had shoulder surgery on in july this year. my elbow is swollen and i have two patches of bruising on it. i have lots of pain with shockwaves. please help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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