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I have a fractured elbow into 3 pieces and a torn ligament, how can it be fixed? with plates and screws or with an artificial joint replacement? which is better?
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You have reached our public education site, where we answer general medical questions, but do not diagnose, prescribe, treat, or manage. Nor do we provide advice regarding surgical techniques, instrumentation, or approaches. Suggest you obtain two orthopedic opinions and decide with your physicians.
Answered 2/20/2023
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