Mri For Chronic Severe Elbow Pain
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In adults, the following steps can help treat many cases of elbow pain:
- When you first notice the pain, apply ice up to 15 minutes every hour for the first day. Continue to apply ice every 3 to 4 hours for up to 3 days. Wrap the ice in a cloth -- do not apply ice directly to the skin.
- Wrap the elbow with a bandage, such as an ACE bandage. You may need an air splint to keep the elbow immobilized.
- Keep the elbow elevated above your heart, if possible.
- Give the...
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