Elbow Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Is your elbow twisted, bent out of shape, or out of its normal position?
See significance of an elbow that is twisted, bent out of shape, or out of its normal position if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: Take the following first aid steps while transporting the injured person for medical evaluation of a broken bone or dislocation:
- Use a splint to limit movement.
- If possible, keep the elbow elevated above the level of the heart.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a bump on your elbow after an injury and suspect a broken bone (fracture) or dislocation?
Yes Is the skin on your elbow cut at the site of a suspected broken bone or dislocation?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Did your elbow pop, move, or get pulled out of its normal position, then return to its normal position?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 3, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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