Elbow Update
I went to the doctor and I left frustrated. Here are the positives: no dislocation and no fractures. All he did was an x-ray, and made his diagnosis off that, which was "Post-traumatic stiffness." He did not do a thorough enough exam, or let alone order a CT or MRI to figure out why I couldn't fully get my arm straight or to turn it well. He didn't even give me any stong pain medication for how unbearable it has been, but told me that I did not need the sling. The options he gave me were to do to PT or to wait. I chose to wait, but as you can tell I have my doubts. Any recommendations? I am thinking of waiting another 3-5 weeks, and if no change, then go see him or another elbow doc. What do you think I should do? I have noticed something recently. I am not scared of the dark like I was. However, if there were a power outage I still could have a panic attack because of me having them for over 4 years now.
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