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A 52-year-old female asked:

Hello what is best treatment for broken elbow? radial head fracture bones displaces if arm is moved, i.e. if patient leans forward patient is 53?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Radial head: The best care is administered by an orthopedic surgeon with experience treating such fractures. You may have to consult one at an orthopedic department at a university hospital if none of the local orthopedists don't have sufficient experience.
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