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Elbow injured@ work

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andrew03658
andrew03658

Was at work pulling 300 lb.. stacks of milk with a hook,bottom crate broke arm went flying back putting a direct hit on elbow. Little bone was broken, doctor put me back to work 2 weeks later (this is Feb 2019). Have had doctors appointments with a orthopedic doctor every 4-6 weeks, I stopped working in August because of constant pain since the date of injury. My pain is on both sides of elbow,can't set elbow anything, numbness, aches constantly, can't sleep , sharp pain when lifting say over 15 lbs. Now finally He says to get MRI. This is a workers comp case. I am so frustrated, the doctor looks at me like I'm making this up. I just want my arm to be

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  • sam26090
    sam26090 andrew03658

    Posted

    where are you based?

    who is looking after your elbow and arranging mri?

    It sounds like something that can be sorted but you need a disgnosis. I'd be happy to see you if you're in the UK. I'm based in Leeds

    regards

    Sam Vollans

    consultant elbow surgeon

  • andrew03658
    andrew03658

    Posted

    Thank you, but I live in United states

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