Broke Humerus Bone. On Soft Immobilizer. Suggested Doppler Ultrasound. Having Swelling. Suggest

Posted on Tue, 16 Jul 2013

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Question : I broke my humerus bone on April 28th, 2013. Was in a soft immobilizer for approximately six weeks, then a sling. Ever since taking off the immobilizer and sling my arm and hand swell especially at night while sleeping. Orthopedic doctor ordered a Doppler ultrasound to rule out blood clots and it came back negative. I am now awaiting a compression sleeve to hopefully solve the problem. I go to therapy two times a week and it is difficult to do due to the swelling. What is your opinion on this?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Tiwari (56 minutes later)

Hello,

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I have read your question with diligence.

Will you please answer some questions so that I can help you more-

-Do you also have pain at your forearm & hand where swelling is present?

-Is there any change in sensations or feeling of cold & excessive warm feeling at affected part?

-Is there redness in forearm & hand?

Please reply.

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