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Fell and hit my elbow
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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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
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9 yrs exp
Pune
Yes you can consult
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