Old elbow injury flaring up?

[HoundPaws]

15 years ago or thereabouts my arm was forced behind my back until it 'snapped'. It was really bad at the time and was unusable for several weeks if I remember rightly, but it eventually healed 99.9%, it would just feel as though the ligament would slightly 'catch' sometimes. However, in recent months it seems to have deteriorated being a little painful and I find myself favouring the other arm. Has anyone had anything similar and if so what was advised? I wonder whether physio or an elbow support would be worth a try or if I should just rest it? Its not bad enough to visit a GP. Thanks

[dotnet]

I don't suppose this is all that helpful really, - but I hurt my elbows quite a lot a few years ago and one of them reacted with - I think it was called 'crepitation' - sort of a creaking when I turned my palm 180 degrees from flat ('facing down') to facing up.

Both my elbows are pretty much OK now but I think I've been left with a bit of weakness. My solution is just to put less strain on them. Now, I mostly carry my shopping on my back, in a rucksack.

[mawinter]

It is possible that the injury you suffered years ago caused your ulnar nerve to become trapped. Weakness in the arms is a very common symptom of this condition and was my first sign. You should get it checked out to be safe because left untreated it can become quite nasty.

[HoundPaws]

Thank you for the advice, appreciated. I will try not to over use it and get it checked when I get a chance.