I have got a fracture in my right elbow bone due to a fall from the table. The doctor has advised to not immobilize it and apply ice to cure the internal swelling. He has also prescribed a Vitamin D tablets (once a week) and pain killers(as and when required).However I am not being able to fully extend or contract my elbow. If i try to straighten or contract it up slowly, it pains. I need to know if not going for a plaster is a right decision. And, will i be able to move it perfectly once the bone joins.
You have not mentioned your age and which part of elbow has fractured and since how many days. I don't think if there is really a fracture ... it will heal without a plaster or open reduction. And you should not try to straight ain or contract now.... and should wait minimum of 3 weeks before mobilizing your elbow