I was assaulted 7 years ago and the outcome of the injury was a bent ulna, a radial fracture, and torn ligaments within the elbow. At first my arm couldn't extend its reach to normal, as of now it's at about 90% . Forearm is also bent, and I was told id have to undergo surgery in order for it to be back in it's normal place. I have pain when I do certain things, but my main concern is am I damaging it further by not getting surgery and still actively using that arm, and where to go from here.