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Extreme pain in elbow and arm after fall. is this enough to warrant a trip to the hospital?

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: Extreme pain and also loss of function would be concerning for fracture. You may not need to go to the er though. Go to your primary doc to be evaluated.

Answered 1/26/2021

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