What to do about elbow ligament injuries

Ligament injury of elbow joint, should immediately elevate the affected limb, avoid the activity of the affected area, local ice and other physical therapy. Ligament injury, first of all, should elevate the affected limb, avoid the activity of the affected area, if necessary, can be given splint immobilization, and in the 72 hours after the injury, local ice packs, which is conducive to reduce swelling and relieve pain. After 72 hours, local hot compresses can be given to the affected area to promote blood circulation, and when the pain is unbearable, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and other drugs can be taken under the guidance of the doctor, such drugs will have nausea, allergies and other adverse reactions, and should not be blindly used on their own to avoid the adverse effects of the drug. At the same time, we need to observe the ligament damage, improve the X-ray and other related examinations, to clarify whether there is a ligament tear, fracture, rupture, etc., and standardize the treatment as soon as possible.