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Is My Elbow Jammed?

by Alex
(Shelby, michigan. US)

Was riding my bike and a car pulled in front of me. I went to go turn and then hit a gravel patch. Was falling onto my side and stuck my hand out. I got up and my hand and shoulder were the only things cut up but when I got home I had a sharp pain in my elbow when I move it, and occasionaly a throbbing pain.

Is it jammed or just sore from the impact?

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Is My Elbow Jammed?

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Aug 06, 2008
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by: Bart - SII

From impacting on an outstretched arm, you could have sprained your joint capsule, or it could be pain from the impact. More seriously, you could have a fracture of the radial head, or of the elbow itself.

If this doesn't get better in the next few days with lots of rest and ice, I would highly recommend seeing a physician for an X-ray and evaluation.

Bart

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