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Fell on ice landed on elbow. xrays showed no big break but bruised and was swollen. 10 days since, still can't fully extend arm. how long till healed?

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Dr. Ronald Widman answered

Ortho: May want to get another xray. Sometimes occult (hidden) fractures will show up several days later on repeat films. Continue to ice and keep elevated.

Answered 1/2/2014

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A member asked:

Fell on ice landed on elbow. xrays showed no big break but bruised and was swollen. 10 days since, still can't fully extend arm. how long till healed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Widman answered

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