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How long might a broken elbow hurt?

Asked by PeterM (448points) September 3rd, 2008

I broke my elbow on the 23rd (slipped and fell on slippery rocks in a mountain stream). Chipped a piece off the bone against the inner elbow (which is apparently really unusual) and cracked the bone in the back. I also twisted the arm and pulled the muscles like crazy.

It all still hurts a lot if I move my arm much. I know it’s supposed to take six weeks or more for the bones to heal, but how long is it all going to hurt?

I’ve seen an orthopedist, and I’ll ask him these questions next Friday, by the way. I realize that everyone is different, but if you’ve broken your elbow, I’d like to hear about it.

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