Good afternoon, it’s been a couple of weeks that my arm hurts, the pain starts from the bone to the left of the elbow. What specific examinations should I do and which specialist should I consult?

21 specialists answered

You need to do an echography. Ask your GP

Salah Assbane
Physiotherapist

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Yes
Ultrasound of elbow

Ioan Dunca
Orthopaedist

Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
A general practitioner is a good start. If needed, he will refer you to physiotherapist or specialized doctor.

Thomas Hansoulle
Physiotherapist

Chaumont-Gistoux
Hello,
You can consult a physiotherapist and start a treatment based on movement and exercises, you'll need a prescription from your doctor first. You don't need to do any kind of imageries, eventually an echography, but not much more.
You can also stop the movements that reproduce your pain (typing on your keybord for example).

Noémie Stubbe
Physiotherapist

Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Orthopedist Libouton at stLuc jospital

Lorenzo Dragonetti
Physiotherapist

Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
an orthopedic surgeon

Benjamin Lallement
Physiotherapist

Uccle
Hello,
You can see a GP or an orthopedist, then a physiotherapist.
Best regards,
Thibault Cramesnil Physiotherapist

Thibault Cramesnil
Physiotherapist

Waterloo
Hi,
First thing to do is to go to your doctor. He will decide if it's necessary for you to do more exams or to go by a physio.

Michael Lefebvre
Physiotherapist

Laeken
Hi, you can go to a generalist doctor, he will probably either prescribe an X-ray or an echo. After that, based on the results or diagnosis, maybe you receive some sessions of physiotherapy.

Margaux Delecole
Physiotherapist

Lasne
Good afternoon ! A general practitioner should be able to assess your elbow properly. Afterwards, he could redirect you to a physical therapist if he thinks that that could help.

Jérémy Vanderweyen
Physiotherapist

Uccle
Hello, It could be various pathologies. It could be a tendinopathy or something else? We can't know without examining you. You should first go and see a health professional to have your elbow examined. Have you had trauma to your elbow or did it happen suddenly? Is the pain at rest or when you use your elbow? etc.. After seeing your gp, he or she can refer you to a qualified professional or physiotherapist.
Have a nice day

Romane Libert
Physiotherapist

Nivelles
Hello, first of all, you have to see an orthopedic surgeon to diagnose what happens. After that, he'll recommend you to make specific exams like IRM.

Thomas Dehaes
Kinésithérapie du Sport

Charleroi
Good morning,
You can have an assessment done by an osteopath, so you can receive treatment directly if indicated. Or go see an orthopedist who may do imaging and prescribe rehabilitation care.
Yours sincerely,

Michalon Gilles
Physiotherapist

Ixelles
Hello, you can consult your GP for an initial diagnosis. Kind regards

Raphaëlle Outrequin (Deactivated account)

Physiotherapist

Ixelles
Good afternoon. You should consult a general practician for this. He would probably prescribe you an echography to see the state of your elbow and also physiotherapy sessions . Based on your symptoms you probably suffer from a " tennis elbow "

Anthony Dorban
Physiotherapist

Anderlecht
Hello, a physiotherapist's assessment is sufficient to find the origin of your pain. A visit to the general practitioner is necessary before the physiotherapist sessions.
He will refer you to physiotherapy and, if necessary, a complementary X-ray.

Loïc Vanoverbeke
Physiotherapist

Ganshoren
Hi. You better visit a physiotherapist. But first go to a generalist doctor for a prescription.

Neeva Benjamin
Physiotherapist

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Hi , make an US of the elbow and go to see an orthopedist

Nzeza Kiluangu Nsangu Guy Guy
General practitioner

Evere
An orthopaefic surgeon

Hans Mortele
Orthopaedist

Ixelles
Hi !

You can go to a GP to have a physio prescription and come to the practice to do a diagnostic.

Thibault Mathieu
Physiotherapist

Brussels
persistent arm pain might warrant a visit to an orthopedic specialist. They may recommend examinations like X-rays or an MRI to assess the underlying issue. It's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional for proper advice tailored to your situation.

Loic Bullock
Physiotherapist

Gembloux