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Large Bulging Muscle In Armpit With Burning Sensation. Separated AC Joint In Accident. No Tests Done. What Does It Indicate?

I had a motorcycle accident on 9/12 and separated my ac joint. I now have a large bulging muscle near my armpit posteriorly. If I palpate it, it causes burning sensations in my arm radiating to my hand and around the site. I did not realize it was there tip last night. My doctor has not took any other xrays or radiological images other then what the ER DOCTOR HAD ORDERED. WHAT DO YOU TJINK IT IS
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,
If there swelling occurred only after the accident, there is a large possibility that this should be a hematoma. A hematoma is a collection and hardening of blood within a tissue. It is possible that during the accident, some blood had to leak through traumatized vessels into the surrounding muscles. This increase in size of the muscle is accompanied by inflammation and could explain the pain that you are experiencing. Compression of nearby nerves could explain other pain and neurologic symptoms. An ultrasound and a clinical evaluation by your neurologist could be helpful. Kind regards
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Large Bulging Muscle In Armpit With Burning Sensation. Separated AC Joint In Accident. No Tests Done. What Does It Indicate?

Hi and thanks for the query, If there swelling occurred only after the accident, there is a large possibility that this should be a hematoma. A hematoma is a collection and hardening of blood within a tissue. It is possible that during the accident, some blood had to leak through traumatized vessels into the surrounding muscles. This increase in size of the muscle is accompanied by inflammation and could explain the pain that you are experiencing. Compression of nearby nerves could explain other pain and neurologic symptoms. An ultrasound and a clinical evaluation by your neurologist could be helpful. Kind regards