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2 years i broke my arm at my basketball game broke both bones in half. i have been experiencing sharp pain in my lower arm. what's wrong?

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Need to be examined: since you had an old injury, there are several possibilities. Rather than guessing, which is all anyone can do online, please go see a doctor - preferably the same doctor who helped you with the broken arm 2 years ago.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 9/13/2015

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