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Injured elbow skiing

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richardgeo
richardgeo

Just wondering if I should get elbow checked out or leave it heal on its own.

I was skiing 5 and a half weeks ago and I had a pretty hard fall.

When I stood up I felt pain in my elbow. I continued skiing the next day as there was only a slight bit of pain.

At this moment I am doing pushups and dips and I do not feel any pain. I have an office job and do not experience anything like tingling.

However I do feel some pain in my elbow if I do irregular movements (I don't get this in my other elbow).

Also I get clicking in my elbow.

All advice appreciated.

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  • cathy1958
    cathy1958 richardgeo

    Posted

    I would, sounds like you may have at the very least chipped a bone. Always better sooner rather than later.

    Good luck.

  • annie1963
    annie1963 richardgeo

    Posted

    Definitely get it checked.  Make SURE they at least do an Xray!!  I injured my elbow sometime somewhere.  I have no idea when or where, but now I have unbearable pain that has been creeping up for several years, and I am now at the point of surgery will probably be my only option.  
  • richardgeo
    richardgeo

    Posted

    Got my X ray results today and there is no abnormalities.

    My GP doctor said that an MRI would be the next thing to get done if I am experiencing problems.

    Should I get this done?

    I just have clicking/snapping in my elbow when I contract/flex it.

    Exercising (running and pushups) don't cause any problem.

    Just a little concerned if there is any nerve, joint issues that I should have checked.

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