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How would you know if your arm is broken?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Xray: Unfortunately, you can't tell for sure without an xray. See your doctor.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Pain, function loss: An xray will confirm a fracture, but if you have had a significant trauma and you have pain specific to a certain area, with a visible and/or palpable deformity, tenderness to palpation and an inability to perform regular joint motion, then you very well may have a fracture. Go see an orthopaedist and find out for sure!
Answered 9/28/2016
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Pain: Pain, swelling, in ability to move, deformity can all be a sign of fracture; most fractures can be seen on X-ray, although not all.
Answered 6/10/2017
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X-ray: An x-ray and medical evaluation will help to distinguish a fracture from sprains, strains, soft tissue injuries, etc. Take care.
Answered 2/2/2013
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