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Fell and hit my elbow

2025-09-04 12:30:07
My fiancé slipped and fell at home and landed on her right hand. Now she is not able to move her elbow and looks like it has swollen. Can i do an online consultation to check if it's a fracture or a sprain? Is it necessary to visit in person? Just wanted to understand if the doctors can check virtually and recommend
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Get x-ray of the elbow. If, no fracture,  then arm sling with anti inflammatory medicines may be sufficient. But, it is always better to be treated by a ortho  doctor.

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You can consult

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See If the Elbow is swollen and the movements are painful it is better to get Checked by an Orthopaedic surgeon. Because it could be a Fracture also or it could be a Muscular injury also ! Better to visit a Orthopaedic Surgeon !
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Get A X-ray Done - Ap and Lateral View of The Right Elbow
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Try Not to Move your Elbow Too Much and do Cold Compression !

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Yes you can consult

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