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What Causes Dark Discolouration And Bruise In Arms After Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

I had total shoulder replacement surgery last Tuesday morning I knew my arm would look all bruised up by Wednesday night I did down to my elbow then by Friday afternoon is started going the rest of the way down now its to my wrist and is really dark purple is that normal
posted on Wed, 27 May 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, blood circulation disturbances need to be ruled out and second is infection this is really matter of concern and better to see the surgeon, it should not be taken as granted, post surgical complication need to be ruled out, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Dark Discolouration And Bruise In Arms After Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, blood circulation disturbances need to be ruled out and second is infection this is really matter of concern and better to see the surgeon, it should not be taken as granted, post surgical complication need to be ruled out, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.