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No insurance. husband injured elbow/banged on wood. ("popeye" like) only pain when movement...should he go to er or can he wait, see dr. next day?
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Elbow injury: As long as there are no open wounds, pain is mild and manageable, there is no significant deformity, and there is no loss of feeling, then there is no emergency and he can likely see the dr. Tomorrow.
Answered 5/5/2013
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ER no MD yes: Really depends on where he tore his bicep which is what he sounds like he did. If he tore it at the lower insertion based on his age he would greatly benefit from a repair as will have permanent weakness. If at the upper part this can be treated without surgery. Er won't do anything and will cost you a lot. Would advise seeing a primary care doc in next couple days to week.
Answered 5/9/2013
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