Please Advice As To What Should Be Done For Ligament Tear Accordingly

Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 2020

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Question : Day before yesterday, in a fit of rage towards my son I raised by hand to hit him but due to sudden impact I beleive that the ligament in my arm has snapped and hence ive been experiencing immense amount of pain and swelling which is not palliated even after having painkillers and cold compressions. Pls advice as to what should be done for this accordingly.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (15 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
HI there

Thanks for the query

I have read your query and understood your problem.

Do you have any bruising in that area?

Is there any weakness in bending your wrists towards yourself?

There is a possibility of flexor tendon rupture of the forearm. This should usually be accompanied by an amount of bruising and weakness of wrist flexion.

I would advise you to get seen in the ED and a possible urgent Ultrasound scan to find out a possible tendon rupture. Apply ice and take Paracetamol for relief from pain.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Aashish Raghu

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