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A member asked:

I fell on my arm in basketball, and it hurts to rotate it, what should i do? should i go to the doctor?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly.: If you have significant pain or impairment in function, medical evaluation would be an appropriate option.

Answered 3/8/2013

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