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How Can A Muscle Tear In The Forearm Be Treated?
I think I have a torn ligament or muscle in my forearm. I heard a pop when I was loading a sheet of drywall in my van. Have bruising and red dots from the elbow joint moving toward the wrist. I can use the arm but it feels like 1/2 strength and painful when lifting.
Fri, 2 Feb 2018
HI,
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If there is a tear in a muscle or ligament, then it needs to be assessed as soon as possible.
This means that you should see your doctor for a physical examination, imaging may also be needed if there are suspicious findings in the examination.
Treatment would depend on the severity of the injury. In some cases it may be conservative (rest, medication, physiotherapy), in other cases, more may be needed example surgery.
I hope this helps.
thanks for using Healthcare Magic
If there is a tear in a muscle or ligament, then it needs to be assessed as soon as possible.
This means that you should see your doctor for a physical examination, imaging may also be needed if there are suspicious findings in the examination.
Treatment would depend on the severity of the injury. In some cases it may be conservative (rest, medication, physiotherapy), in other cases, more may be needed example surgery.
I hope this helps.
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