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Greetings! I broke my radius and ulna in 2007, and metal plates were put on both bones. I go through phases where my arm swells up and aches intensely where (I think) the plates are. Anything I can do to ease the pain? Is this something to be worried about?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If it is bothering you too much you can take an x-ray and ultrasound of soft tissues to see if there is inflammation or infection or any metal failure (break of plates or screws). Inflammation may be due to any allergic reaction from the implants.
Also blood tests for infection can help make the diagnosis. If that is the case you may need to remove the implants.
Wish you a quick improvement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani
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Suffering From Swelling & Pain Of Arms
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If it is bothering you too much you can take an x-ray and ultrasound of soft tissues to see if there is inflammation or infection or any metal failure (break of plates or screws). Inflammation may be due to any allergic reaction from the implants. Also blood tests for infection can help make the diagnosis. If that is the case you may need to remove the implants. Wish you a quick improvement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani