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I fell on my upper arm yesterday the pain hasnt got any better yet. i've been iceing it but i can move it with pain. how likely is it that it broke ?
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Unlikely : The fact that u are able to move your arm fairly well suggests u did not break your humerus( upper arm bone). Contusion more likely. However, if your pain is not improved in 5-7 days x-rays to rule out a fracture are indicated. Occassionally a fracture of the greater tuberosity @ the top of the humerus can occur after a fall and movement still possible.Humeral shaft fxs.Are clinically obvious. Gl!
Answered 2/6/2014
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