Elbow problem?

Question

About 4 months ago I fell very hard on my elbow which split the skin and took a while to heal. However now the skin has healed I am still experiencing pain in it and cannot put much pressure on it (eg. press ups) Some days the pain is quite bad sometimes better. Anybody had the same problem or what this can be?

Answer 1

You shd. have it x-rayed for there may be a fracture of the olecranon -the point of the elbow -or a fracture of the radial head . The radial head is very prone to non-union (will not heal) and may require surgery .

Answer 2

The elbow is a very sensitve area, the nerves and veins are very close to the skin with little protetetion therefore damage can be more severe than other parts of the body. It is also a joint and there for in constant use putting strain on the damaged part so it will take much longer. It may be worth while going to yourdoctor for a referal to the hospital X-ray department for your own peace of mind and also to make sure there is nothing more sinister
that needs attention

Answer 3

Elbow strain or sprain.

Strains are injuries that affect muscles or tendons, thick bands that attach muscles to bones. They occur in response to a quick tear, twist, or pull of the muscle. Strains are an acute type of injury that results from overstretching or over contraction. Pain, weakness, and muscle spasms are common symptoms experienced after a strain occurs.

Sprains are injuries that affect ligaments, thick bands of cartilage that attach bone to bone. They occur in response to a stretch or tear of a ligament. Sprains are an acute type of injury that results from trauma such as a fall or outside force that displaces the surrounding joint from its normal alignment. Sprains can range from a mild ligamentous stretch to a complete tear. Bruising, swelling, instability, and painful movement are common symptoms experienced after a sprain occurs.

RICE is the acronym used for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. It is used as the best initial treatment of soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and contusions. The combination of RICE helps reduce inflammation that occurs after acute injury. It is important to remember that the earlier this treatment is put into place, the more effective it is.

Rest: Rest and protect the injured area.

Ice: Apply ice to the injury. The cold will reduce swelling and pain at the injured site. This step should be done as soon as possible. Apply the frozen object to the area for 20 minutes three times a day for the first 48 hours.

Compression: Compress the injured site. This will decreases swelling of the injured region. Although the wrap should be snug, make sure it is not too tight as this can cause numbness, tingling, or increased pain.

Elevation: Elevate the injured area above the level of the heart as much as possible. This technique will also assist in reducing the amount of swelling to the injured site.

Once the pain and swelling are eliminated, you should start gradual range of motion exercises but not to the point of pain. Each day your range of motion will increase slightly. Continue until you have complete range of motion. Than start gentle strengthening exercises to re-build the strength in the elbow.

The stiffness will go away over time.

Good Luck

Answer 4

4 months is quite a long time to be experiencing pain from a fall. You should have your arm x-rayed to see if there may be a bone chip, or fracture.

Answer 5

I would go to the local hospital and get it checked, you may have some soft tissue damage that needs looking at.
You could see your GP and they can refer you for an X ray.
Hope it feels better soon

Answer 6

you probley have tennis elbow when you do pushups or something that has to do with the arms you should where an elbow brace and go to the doctor and get medicane for it.

Answer 7

YOU MAY HAVE A HAIR LINE FRACTURE,IT SHOULD NOT BE HURTING STILL AFTER ALL THAT TIME.GO TO THE DOCTOR AND TELL HIM.