yesterday i was playing a scrimmage out on the ice, and i was tripped and fell hard with most of my weight on my eldow. the padding absorbed most of the impact, but my shoulder really hurt after i took my chest protector off. could i have sprained it?? what should i do. my 19 month old cousin is coming over for the night, because his parents are going away for thier anniversary. is there any way to hold him with out agravating my shoulder??
2007-08-25 01:46:08 · 4 answers · asked by Emmers 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
to all you jerks, and un helpful idiots out there, i asked this to get advice, not to give u free points, so go away!!!
2007-08-25 01:56:32 · update #1
thanx in advance everyone, and there's nada wrong with my elbow, so thank god for all the gear i was wearing. ringette's an intense sport
2007-08-25 02:20:35 · update #2
Have you seen a docter yet? This could be serious. About your cousin.... sit down and put a pillow under his head so you don't loose grip of him? Sorry I'm not of much help!
Best of wishes!
2007-08-25 01:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could have a concussive injury to your shoulder in addition to your elbow. You could have injured the soft connective tissue and it is possible to have a tear in it. Keep the elbow and shoulder immobile. Wear a sling or make one with a scarf or a bath towel and don't move it. For pain, try using motrin or another anti-inflammatory medication. Tylenol will work a bit but it won't help with inflammation. Don't rotate the shoulder or flex the elbow unnecessarily. Use ice on the elbow to prevent swelling. Do not participate in any physical activity until you have the elbow and shoulder evaluated by a doctor. It may be necessary to have an xray done to check for any fracture. You will have to hold your cousin with the other arm or just sit him on your lap without lifting him. You have to improvise to avoid aggravating your injury.
Make an appointment asap to have the situation evaluated. Hope it's just minor but if it isn't, you need to find out immediately so it can heal properly.
2007-08-25 09:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ow, that sounds painful. You need to use ice, as you probably know. Picking the boy up will probably hurt you. Since he is old enough to stand and to walk, I suggest you get down to his level, lower your good arm, and have him sit on your forearm. You can use your weaker arm just to steady him.
2007-08-25 08:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, go to a dr
2007-08-25 08:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋