A member asked:

I hit my elbow rather hard on the wall. it put me to tears. but i shook it off and now my elbow hurts to touch. i can extend arm. should i wait ?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Well! : As long as u have full pom & it is painless u may have olecronon bursitis. This would present as a fluid filled sack @ the tip of the elbow. U should b cn by an orthopedic surgeon 4 eval, xam & x- rays 2 b sure. If this is what u have some may aspirate & inject with steroids. If there's any abrasion or cut over the area there is a chance of infection. Increase in pain swelling & pain report right.

Answered 5/1/2017

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