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I broke my elbow/arm when i was younger and had to get surgery on it. my elbow won't stop clicking and/or hurting. what's wrong with it?

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See ortho doc: Sounds like a post traumatic arthritis affecting you. See your ortho or PMR doc for correct post X Ray diagnosis, and treatment plan

Answered 9/24/2016

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