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What to do if i just fractured my arm?
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Get to a doctor: or ER. Stabilization is key for fractures as it will help with pain and prevent any further damage. An X-ray can confirm if there is a fracture and treatment can be either casting , splinting or surgery depending on the fracture.
Answered 6/10/2014
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