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I fell really hard on my elbow two months ago. i have pain and it is swollen. also my elbow is lock i can not straighend my arm or bring it up to ches?
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Get eval: Most people with this will want to get it evaluated, possibly x-ray as well as exam. May need physical therapy. Symptoms like these deserve a full evaluation in person by your health care provider.
Answered 12/3/2012
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