Very often people suffer from a collision or injury. Elbow joint injury is a fairly common occurrence in medical practice, since this part of the body is most involved in the daily activities of an active person.
Despite the fact that this is a fairly minor injury, it can have serious consequences. After such damage, you need to be very careful about the symptoms that arise so that you can detect the problem in a timely manner and consult a doctor for treatment. Most often, such an injury occurs in professional athletes, as well as in young children.
Reasons for an elbow injury
He can be at any age: children, adults and even the elderly. However, if in children and adolescents, damaged bones and joints are restored very quickly, then in the elderly, bruises can become a serious problem, since there is a possibility of developing osteoporosis.
The main causes of elbow injuries can be:
- straight punch;
- fall;
- compression of the joints.
An elbow injury must be treated with allresponsibility and at the first sign of serious violations, immediately consult a doctor.
Symptoms of a bruised elbow
Bruised elbow (ICD 10) has many different symptoms. The main of them are strong painful sensations, which are greatly enhanced by any hand movements. They can gradually pass into the fingers and forearm. Another sign may be swelling of the elbow immediately after the injury. An increase in the bruised area can be slight or pronounced, it all depends on the intensity of the damage and the characteristics of the organism. If a hematoma forms at the site of injury, this means that the blood vessels have been affected. The mobility of the elbow joint is limited for some time, and a strong blow can provoke complications.
What to do with a bruised elbow
If a patient has a bruised elbow joint, it is necessary to take a number of measures to help get rid of pain and minimize the consequences of injury. Therapy means:
- first aid;
- taking painkillers;
- use of topical drugs to relieve pain;
- bandaging;
- treatment with folk remedies.
Each method has its pros, cons, indications and contraindications, so you must first consult a doctor.
Timely medical care can significantlyreduce the adverse effects of injury. First of all, it is necessary to fix the elbow joint, thereby providing it with immobility and complete rest. To reduce blood flow, the arm must be fixed in an elevated position. To slow down bleeding, reduce pain and swelling, you need to act on the bruised area with cold. All further actions for the treatment of a bruised elbow should be entrusted to the doctor.
Treatment of a bruised elbow
If there is a bruise of the elbow joint, how to treat it so that you can reduce pain and prevent complications? It is necessary to carry out therapeutic measures immediately after the first signs appear, since the speed of recovery of the damaged area largely depends on this, and this will prevent the occurrence of complications.
After a medical examination and diagnosis, the following therapies are assigned to the patient:
- drug treatment;
- physiotherapy;
- massage and exercise therapy;
- application of folk methods;
- surgical intervention.
The choice of the most appropriate treatment method largely depends on the nature of the damage and the presence of complications. Only a doctor can determine the complexity of the damage and choose the most appropriate way to eliminate the symptoms.
Medicated treatment
Bruising of the elbow joint is very often treated with the use of medications that help eliminate acute manifestationsand accelerate tissue healing. As a rule, the following groups of drugs are used for therapy:
- anti-inflammatory;
- decongestants;
- chondroprotectors;
- vitamins;
- drugs to improve microcirculation.
Initially, drugs are administered in the form of injections, and then, as the inflammatory process subsides, tablets and ointments are prescribed.
Bruise of the elbow joint (ICD code 10) is always accompanied by pain and inflammation. Eliminate all existing symptoms will help drugs in the form of tablets. To eliminate pain, it is recommended to take Ketonal, Nalgezin, Celebrex and others. The safest remedy that does not cause the development of complications is the drug "Celebrex". This medication can be used at any time.
Wobenzym is considered a good remedy, which helps to eliminate pain, swelling and inflammation. When cartilage tissue is destroyed, chondroprotectors and hyaluronic acid are used, which contribute to rapid recovery. The effectiveness of these funds is enhanced if they are used in combination with folk methods.
From the second day, treatment can be continued not only with the use of tablets and injections, but also with ointments, gels, creams. The only limit is tissue damage.
Reduce painful manifestations, inflammation and other signs can drugs such as Febrofid gel, indomycin ointment and Ketonal cream. Swelling and swelling in the area of injury will help remove drugs such as Dolobene and Indovazin. These remedies will help eliminate the hematoma. To enhance the effect of local preparations, it is necessary to use an elastic bandage and an elbow brace.
Folk remedies for treatment
In medicine, according to the ICD, a contusion of the elbow joint has code 10 and is considered a fairly serious injury. You can eliminate pain and other symptoms of a bruise with the help of folk remedies. In particular, "Badyaga" helps a lot. The finished powder should be poured with a small amount of water and the resulting slurry should be applied to the site of the bruise or a compress should be made using gauze or a bandage.
To reduce bruising and eliminate the inflammatory process, you can make decoctions of arnica flowers and take this remedy inside. For a good local effect, iodine mesh, burdock leaves or alcoholic tinctures of medicinal plants are very well suited.
Compress fresh potato pulp to help reduce swelling and inflammation. Only a comprehensive, well-thought-out therapy will help to quickly get rid of the existing symptoms and protect against the occurrence of complications.
Performing physical therapy for treatment
Bruise of the elbow joint, the treatment of which must be started immediately,includes physiotherapy. Such measures are indicated not only in the acute period of injury, but also at the stage of recovery, since this method has a very good effect, especially in combination with the use of medications.
To get a good result, you need to carry out procedures such as:
- electrophoresis;
- laser therapy;
- paraffin treatment;
- magnetotherapy;
- wave therapy;
- balneotherapy.
To speed up the recovery of the patient, it is necessary to carry out a complex of physiotherapy procedures.
Massage and exercise therapy for treatment
Therapeutic exercises should be carried out during the recovery period, provided that the joints are intact. After removing the bandage, a complex of massage procedures and the development of damaged areas are shown. For the arm, special exercises are used, which become more difficult as the damaged joint is restored, and then it is necessary to gradually introduce exercises with simulators and weights. For each patient, the doctor selects the optimal complex of exercise therapy.
Surgical intervention for a bruised elbow
If there is a bruise of the elbow joint, fluid accumulates in the damaged area, then it is necessary to puncture the affected area. After that, excess fluid and blood are pumped out, and then the resulting cavity is washed with antiseptic agents.
If there is a fracture, it may be necessary to fix the resulting fragments using special metal screws.
