Sore, Stiff Elbow After a Fall

You may have a fracture of the radial head if: 

• At first you could move it and it seemed OK
• But then it got stiff and sore

Treatment: 

• Most fractures of the radial head cause few, if any, long term problems
• The key is not to let the elbow get stiff.
• Once we're sure what's going on, the most important thing is to stretch the elbow out and get it moving.