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Hi is it possible to break something if you fall down off the stairs i fell down when i was walking down and my arm or elbow hurts is it broken.?
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Possible: Best to get an xray and follow up with an orthopedist to rule out fracture. Could also be a sprain or other soft tissue injury
Answered 3/13/2015
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