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broken radial head
i fell today broke my radial head (elbow) all i have been given is a sling ans told they would do another x ray in two weeks. I am in severe pain and need to know if there is anything i can do in the mean time as the sling is really not helping.
thank you i hope the pain gets better as i barely slept last night. will keep wearing the sling and see what the say after my next x ray.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello!
Keep wearing the sling and do not do any weight bearing and do not involve in any physical activity to disturb the healing process.
Your pain will decrease gradually with intake of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
Follow all instructions of your orthopedician.
Take care!
Keep wearing the sling and do not do any weight bearing and do not involve in any physical activity to disturb the healing process.
Your pain will decrease gradually with intake of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
Follow all instructions of your orthopedician.
Take care!
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