What Causes Swelling In The Left Arm Post An Accident?

Posted on Sun, 19 Feb 2017

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Question : I'm a 33 yr. Old female had a fell in Oct. 2016 with fracture to the right proximal humeral head. After weeks of physical therapy pain and weakness worsened ortho order mri . it showed avascular necrosis , incomplete healing of fracture, large labral tear with large triangular shaped fragment flipped in the glenoid aspect , significant hypertropy of the anterosuperior labrum, extensive synovitis at the rotator cuff , posterior inferior sublimation of the glenohumeral joint . I have seen three orthopedic surgeons that specialize in shoulders in the last four weeks and they have all told me that it's too complicated for them to deal with. Are these issues that I'm going to be able to live with the rest of my life ? Or are they going to continue to worsen. My arm is swollen three times the size of the size of my left arm down to my forearm and spreading by the weeks.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Many issues to be addressed

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

Have you underwent surgery for the fracture?

I have read your query and understood your problem.

According to the MRI report, death of the head of the humerus (arm bone) at the shoulder has started but has not yet caused collapse of its smooth round surface.

The fracture has still not yet united but is taking longer time than usual.

The is damage to the cartilage of the shoulder joint.

To address these concerns, firstly it is important to note that since death of the head of the humerus home has started, it will definitely collapse or form severe arthritis in due time. The only treatment is shoulder joint replacement.

The cartilage of the shoulder joint needs to be fixed to prevent instability.

This is evident that a lot of issues need to be addressed and thus needs a multidisciplinary approach.

It is best to consult a top Shoulder surgeon in your locality. If you could tell me the region you live at, I could recommend a good Shoulder surgeon who would be able to help you.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (8 hours later)

I have not yet had any surgery on the arm or fracture since am unable to find a orthopedic surgeon that will take my case as I have seen three in the last three weeks and they have all denied me stating it is too complex. I would love it greatly if someone could help me. I live near XXXXXXX ohio. Thanks so much for your time and help.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Doctors

Detailed Answer:
You can consult DR. XXXXXXX M. COOK, DO at XXXXXXX Ohio and can be contacted on (937) 280-4988.

You can also contact DR. XXXXXXX S. URSE, DO, FAVOURITE who can be contacted on (800) 824-9861.

I hope this will be helpful to you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj