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How can you tell if elbow is broken?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
An x-ray: The best way to diagnose a fracture a bone or joint is my getting an x-ray. This coupled with an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon will establish the diagnosis and determine the treatment plan.
Answered 12/7/2014
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X-ray: An x-ray would be the best thing.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Exam and xray: If you have persistent, severe pain and a sufficient mechnism in which you could have fractured your elbow (such as a fall), then an exam and xray to see if you have fractured your elbow would be strongly encouraged.
Answered 6/6/2017
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With X-ray, : History and physical exam - yes.
Answered 3/9/2014
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