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I knocked my arm below the elbow hard 3 weeks ago. i can use the arm but when i twist my arm i get a shooting pain in the arm. do i need an x-ray?
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Yes: If it is still painful, it is recommended to get an xray at this point. This could be a subtle radial head/neck fracture near the elbow.
Answered 11/10/2017
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