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Fell on elbow, diagnosis w bursitus after x-ray. no swelling improvement after 3 days w ice/motrin. some hand numbness and limited fx. normal?
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Elbow bursitis: After trauma may take some time to resolve. In the absence of infection, patience is needed. A gentle compressive sleeve or elvow pad may help comress the tissues and avoid repeat trauma but just as long as the skin does not irritated and the elbow does not get stiff. Ice and nsaids work well. For chronic issues an injection with cortisine or for very refractory cases a sclerosing agent may help.
Answered 3/11/2023
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?ulnar nerve contusi: Not really normal. The bursitis usually goes away but the numbness is separate and may have come from a direct blow to the "funny bone" nerve. If the numbness is in the ring and small fingers, and is getting better, you can watch it. If it stops getting better, it needs evaluation.
Answered 6/26/2014
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