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How painful is it to get a broken forearm?
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Very: Breaking your arm particularly if displaced with the ends moving is very painful until set or operated on.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Varies: Pain from a forearm fracture varies based upon the severity of the fracture, the presence of any other associates injuries, and the pain tolerance of the person involved.
Answered 9/18/2017
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