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Hit my elbow really hard yesterday, still hurts with sharp pain when i move bend/straighten it, but no bruise. what should i do? what's wrong?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Time for an X-ray : An x-ray and an exam are in order.

Dr Bowen and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/29/2012

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A member asked:

Hit my elbow really hard yesterday, still hurts with sharp pain when i move bend/straighten it, but no bruise. what should i do? what's wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Dr Bowen and another doctor agreed

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