severe elbow pain

by Rebecca
(SC)

I am 18 years old and was trying to learn how to do a cartwheel. After failing several times i tried one last time. My elbow buckled and i fell on my arm. Since then i have had severe elbow pain and can't push up off of it or pick up heavy stuff and bending the arm hurts as well. What do you think happened to it and what should i do for it??

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Oct 14, 2008
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elbow pain
by: Bart - SII

Falling on your arm can cause several different types of injuries - fractures, joint sprains, ligament tears - all of which need to be treated.

If you can't move it normally, can't lift things, and are having pain and or swelling, you need to see your doctor for an X-ray and an evaluation. That is the best thing to do for your elbow.

Bart