Elbow Injuries

Elbow injuries can significantly impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. EUC Specialist Emergency & Urgent Care Tuggerah is dedicated to providing prompt, efficient, and patient-centred care to help you recover quickly and safely.

What Are Elbow Injuries?

Elbow injuries encompass a range of conditions, including fractures, dislocations, tendonitis, and bursitis. These injuries often result from accidents, sports activities, or overuse. Symptoms can vary from mild discomfort to severe pain and limited mobility.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Pain and Tenderness: Especially around the elbow joint.
  • Swelling and Bruising: Visible inflammation and discoloration.
  • Limited Mobility: Difficulty in bending or straightening the elbow.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Quick Access to Care:

At our clinic, you can receive prompt medical assessment. This ensures that your injury is assessed and treated quickly, minimising discomfort and preventing further complications.

Expert Diagnosis:

Our team of healthcare professionals will assess your injury, have access to on-site X-rays, which we can review in real time, to accurately identify the nature and extent of your injury. This allows us to provide a precise diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan all under one roof.

Comprehensive Treatment Options:

We offer a variety of treatments tailored to your specific injury, including:

  • RICE Method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation to reduce swelling and pain.
  • Splint or Plaster Application: Support techniques to stabilise the elbow and promote healing.
  • Pain Management: Medications and therapies to alleviate discomfort.
  • Rehabilitation: Referrals to our physiotherapists for guided recovery exercises and strengthening.

Follow-Up Care:

Recovery from elbow injuries often requires ongoing care. We provide follow-up appointments in our fracture clinic to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed, ensuring a smooth and complete recovery. Alternatively, we can refer for follow up with other care providers of your preference.

Should surgery be required for your injury, we can arrange a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon.

FAQs About Elbow Injuries

You should seek medical attention if you experience severe pain, significant swelling, inability to move the elbow, visible deformity, numbness, tingling, or signs of infection (such as redness, warmth, or pus).

Apply the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) to reduce swelling and pain. Avoid moving the elbow and seek medical attention as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

The healing time for elbow injuries varies depending on the severity and type of injury. Minor strains may heal within a couple weeks, while fractures and more severe injuries could take a couple months. Our team will provide you with a detailed recovery plan and follow-up care to monitor your progress and ensure optimal healing.

Conclusion

Elbow injuries can be disruptive and painful, but you don’t have to face them alone. EUC is here to provide the expert care you need to get back to an active lifestyle. With our patient-centred approach, comprehensive services, and convenient access, you can trust us to be your go-to destination for elbow injury treatment.

Visit our clinic today and experience personalised, prompt, and professional urgent care. Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we are committed to helping you recover fully and swiftly.