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Need help identifying a break in an xray-- dr states there is a break in the elbow?
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The elbow has 3 bones. We need to know more specifics to comment
Answered 6/9/2023
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Talk to the Ortho doc, who can show you where the break is, such films are reviewed by at least 2 docs, the Er or urgent care doc and the radiologist and a referral is commonly made to Ortho for follow up.
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