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I fell and injured my forearm near the elbow. the x-ray taken at urgent care came negative for fracture. three weeks later, i can still not fully extend my arm and it pops also. what should i do?

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Dr. James Cunnar answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need follow up: You can still have a fracture. Radial head fractures can be difficult to see at first. Because you are still having symptoms, follow up with your physician. He/she will like order a follow up x-ray. If that is negative, an MRI may be warranted. Hope you feel better soon.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Find a doctor!: If you continue to have symptoms despite a reported -ve xray then please go see a doctor; you may need a repeat film and/or an orthopedist/further work-up!

Answered 6/28/2017

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Fracture radial head: Prb radial head fx need repeat films.

Answered 1/21/2019

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Need new X-ray: Non-displaced fractures may be difficult to see on initial x-rays. I typically will repeat them in 1-2wks. In this case, radial head and/or neck fractures are common. Find a board certified orthopaedic specialist, for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered 1/27/2017

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