You have been evaluated in the Olive View UCLA Emergency Department today for your *** pain after ***. Your evaluation suggests that you have a *** tendon injury.
Please follow up with a primary care physician to make an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon at Olive View-UCLA. If you were referred to Olive View-UCLA specialists, please follow up with your appointment given to you over the phone. Your surgeon may refer you for an outpatient MRI.
Please ice, rest, and elevate your *** to treat pain and inflammation. You can take motrin/tylenol as directed on the package to control pain and inflammation.
Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, color change to your ***, numbness or weakness in your ***, or for any other concerning symptoms.
Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care.
