Elbow Contusion
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
pain in adults
pain in children
ring removal
skin wound
warning signs
Outlook
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Elbow Contusion Treatment
Treatment for an elbow
contusion
may include:
Rest the elbow
With some
elbow injuries
you may wish to wear a sling for comfort:
Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to
frozen shoulder
.
If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than two weeks make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid
frozen shoulder
.
Elevate the injury:
Above the heart if possible
Cold compresses
Elastic wrap the elbow
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Narcotic pain medication
For more information:
Elbow bursitis treatment
Elbow fracture treatment
Elbow sprain treatment
Medial epicondylitis treatment
Lateral epicondylitis treatment
Continue to
Elbow Contusion Treatment: Specialist
Related Conditions
Elbow bursitis
Elbow dislocation
Elbow fracture
Elbow sprain
Nursemaid's elbow
Elbow Injury Checkup
Arm injury
Elbow injury
Elbow pain
About
free
MD
FAQ
Terms of Use
New Visitor
Feedback
free
MD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician.
Please review our terms of use.
Last Updated: Mar 11, 2009
References
Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2009
DSHI Systems, Inc.
Powered by:
free
MD
Site Map
Elbow Contusion References:
Beiner JM, Jokl P. Muscle contusion injuries: current treatment options. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2001 Jul-Aug;9(4):227-37.
Berg E. Deep muscle contusion complicated by myositis ossificans (a.k.a. heterotopic bone). Orthop Nurs. 2000 Nov-Dec;19(6):66-7.
Centeno CJ, Freeman M, Elkins WL. A review of the literature refuting the concept of minor impact soft tissue injury. Pain Res Manag. 2005 Summer;10(2):71-4.
Guzman J, Yassi A, Cooper JE, Khokhar J. Return to work after occupational injury. Family physicians' perspectives on soft-tissue injuries. Can Fam Physician. 2002 Dec;48:1912-9.
Tull F, Borrelli J Jr. Soft-tissue injury associated with closed fractures: evaluation and management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2003 Nov-Dec;11(6):431-8.
