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Maybe broke my elbow with a very minor fracture. i have full range of motion with no pain unless i press on the injury. can this heal on its own?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Fracture: Without an x ray no one can tell you how it will heal. See your orthopedist for the answer.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/12/2013

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Dr. Marc Tressler answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Nondisplaced fragments almost always heal on their own without surgery.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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