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Elbow Sprain Treatment
Treatment for an elbow sprain may include:
  • Cold compresses
  • Rest the elbow
  • With some elbow injuries you may wish to wear a sling for comfort: Videos
    • 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. Images
  • Elbow splint
  • ACE wrap the elbow
  • Elevate the arm:
    • Above the heart if possible
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain Images
  • Physical therapy for elbow fracture
  • Arthroscopic surgery for elbow sprain:
    • To repair elbow ligaments.
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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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