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Alternate Names : Joint Sprain

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Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if

Go to the hospital or call an emergency number (such as 911) right away if:

You suspect a broken bone.
The joint appears to be deformed.
You have a serious injury or the pain is severe.
There is an audible popping sound and immediate difficulty using the joint.

Call your doctor if:

Swelling does not go down within 2 days.
You have symptoms of infection -- the area becomes redder, more painful, or warm, or you have a fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The pain does not go away after several weeks.

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Review Date : 8/26/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/15/2003).

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