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Could I Have A Stress Fracture After An Injury?
Hello, I lost my balance tonight and fell backwards and took skin the size of a .50. piece off my arm but also hit the am and it huts to move it. Do you think i MIGHT HAVE A STRESS fracture? i AM ON BLOOD THINNERS AND HAD TO PUT A COMPRESS BABDAGE ON IT.TO STOP THE BLEEDING.
Sat, 15 Mar 2014
Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM.
An xray of the injured part is mandatory to rule out any bony injury (fracture). If you are able to ACTIVELY move the arm without any significant pain, then a fracture is unlikely. If there is significant swelling and visible deformity of the arm, then there is likelihood of a fracture.
So, consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed clinical examination and for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
An xray of the injured part is mandatory to rule out any bony injury (fracture). If you are able to ACTIVELY move the arm without any significant pain, then a fracture is unlikely. If there is significant swelling and visible deformity of the arm, then there is likelihood of a fracture.
So, consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed clinical examination and for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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