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You have been evaluated in the emergency department today for your injury while [XXX]. Your evaluation, including an x-ray of your [XXX], have revealed a fracture of your [XXX]. Your [XXX] has been splinted in the ER. Please rest, ice, and elevate your [XXX] to control pain and inflammation. Please take Tylenol of Motrin as needed for pain. Take vicodin for as needed for severe pain. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking norco. Please follow up with your primary care physician in 2-3 days. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one. If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this of local clinics or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance. Please follow up with an orthopedic surgeon in about 1 week. You can go to your primary care doctor or call your insurance for a referral. Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness or weakness to your [XXX], color change to your [XXX], or for any other concerning symptoms.



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