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Does A Swollen, Bruised And Tender Arm Indicate Sprain?
Last night while exiting my car I stumbled in a pothole and put my arm out to stop me from falling. My forearm is now swollen, bruised and tender to touch. I still have movement in my arm/shoulder/hand but it hurts to straighten my arm fully. Is this just sprained?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
I appreciate ur concern, in your case, there is the possibility of muscle strains along with skin brushing, but I would advise you to consult an orthopaedic expert to take X-ray's and clinically examine you to rule out fracture displaced or you displaced and also to see the extent of injury to soft tissues. Accordingly expert will advise treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. DEORISHI TRIPATHI,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
I appreciate ur concern, in your case, there is the possibility of muscle strains along with skin brushing, but I would advise you to consult an orthopaedic expert to take X-ray's and clinically examine you to rule out fracture displaced or you displaced and also to see the extent of injury to soft tissues. Accordingly expert will advise treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. DEORISHI TRIPATHI,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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