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I may have fractured my arm but i'm not sure ?

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Dr. Stuart Kanter answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Get xray: If concerned about the possibility of fracture. The first is XRAY.

Answered 6/10/2017

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Get Xray: If your arm hurst after a traumatic fall and not getting better, get an X-ray. Use ice and motrin or advil (ibuprofen) for pain and swelling until X-ray. If not broken, use REST treatment. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate.

Answered 8/18/2014

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Get an Xray.: How did this happen. Did you fall? Accident? Regardless, if this is any concern of yours, you need to get an Xray of the area right away either at an ED or urgent care center.

Answered 8/18/2014

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Broken arm????: depends - any recent trauma?? Generally fractures of the arm are associated with force injuries - and have associated swelling, bruising and tenderness as well as deformity of the bones. Best advise - consult a physician - you may need an x-ray. X-rays are the really only good way to diagnose most fractures.

Answered 8/19/2014

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