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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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Fracture: Without an x ray no one can tell you how it will heal. See your orthopedist for the answer.
Answered 12/12/2013
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Yes: Nondisplaced fragments almost always heal on their own without surgery.
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