expert type icon EXPERT

Dr. Jason Nielson, M.D.

Orthopedist

Dr. Jason Nielson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Nielson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nielson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
25 years Experience
Dr. Jason Nielson, M.D.
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University
  • Accepting new patients

How long can a bruised elbow hurt?

Skin bruising “coloration” can last for 7 to 10 days. The pain usually lasts 5 to 19 days. Deeper bruising of muscle can be painful for a few weeks as the swelling is worked out. READ MORE
Skin bruising “coloration” can last for 7 to 10 days. The pain usually lasts 5 to 19 days. Deeper bruising of muscle can be painful for a few weeks as the swelling is worked out. Bone bruised in the joints can be painful for months. One NCAA study of bone bruises stated pain can be noted for 4-6 months in this study of knee bone bruises. Usually, “bruised” extremities settle down around a weeks time.

Jason Nielson, MD