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I broke my elbow i went to the e.r. and they put a splint on it. i alm in so much pain is this normal?
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Call ER: Call er and ask for pain medication before you see your orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 3/17/2013
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Yes: Pain in your elbow is normal after a fracture. If the pain extends into the wrist and hand and is worse with passive and active motion in the fingers and wrist, this is abnormal.
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