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Broken Arm, Smashed Humeral Head, Burning Sensation, Sore Thumb. Treatment?
Hey my name is XXXXX I broke my arm in 5 places an have a fixed bar an screws I also smashed my humeral head in 20 pieces i have plates an screws7 years ago about 6weeks ago I came out the shower an was flat on my back ever since ivy been in pain I get a burning feeling ll the time an it burns I can t hold anything its like its gown to brake an its all weirdlooking an my thumb is so sore ifs red on the out side of my arm
Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Hello,
Your symptoms are likely due to nerve injury associated with bone injury.I think you need to get a nerve conduction study.A clinical evaluation by neurologist also needs to be undertaken.
Regards.
Your symptoms are likely due to nerve injury associated with bone injury.I think you need to get a nerve conduction study.A clinical evaluation by neurologist also needs to be undertaken.
Regards.
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