>Need an X-ray to make sure it's not broken, which your orthopedic already knew.
Not sure where this assumption is from. A doctor can sometimes tell when something is outright broken, but in a lot of cases they need to take x-rays to tell if there's a hairline fracture or something small that might not present with a lot of pain. X rays also tell the actual severity.
Not sure where this assumption is from. A doctor can sometimes tell when something is outright broken, but in a lot of cases they need to take x-rays to tell if there's a hairline fracture or something small that might not present with a lot of pain. X rays also tell the actual severity.