Question
Hi Dr. Tsatsos,

Late Tuesday afternoon I was coming up the basement steps I missed a step with right foot & fell against the molding on the right side of wall with my arm.  It is about a 1/3 of way up outside to bottom edge of arm about a 1 inch & 1/2 red mark line.

Many year ago I previously broke elbow right arm with 2 surgery.

I do not feel it is broken but if feel along side the bone on outer bone of arm it does feel like there is some imflammation & a little stiffness.  If I rest my arm on a padded chair armrest I get a little soreness & some nerve pain.

>>My question is do you think I should give it a few days to see if go away? If see a doctor what kind of doctor Family doctor, Orthopedic or Neurologist. Please let me know what you think.

Thank you,

Mike

Answer
Dear Mike,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661, Roscoe Village 60618, Ukrainian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says,
PRICE
Protect
Rest
Ice-Up to a few days
Compress-Ace wrap or similar for mild swelling
Elevate-Helps with any swelling.
You can give it a few days if you follow the above & pain level does not increase.
If you need to see someone-see an orthopedic doc
Hope this helps & Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos, Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Massard & Dr Gelbmann
Chicago 60661, 60618 & 60622, Elmhurst 60126, Bartlett 60103 Podiatrists
Board Certified swimming or wearing a knee bin Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661

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