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How Can Forearm Pain And Swelling With Loss Of Strength Be Treated?

So.. i fell about 2 weeks ago carrying my son landed on my forearm / outside of hand.. like opposite of my thumb... what hurts the worse is when i rotate my hand, like left to right. I have about 75% of normal rotation before it hurts to much to continue. its barley swollen, no bruising, its does pop when flipping hand up and down (slowly) . I have loss quite a bit of strength in my hand all around. the pain hasn t gotten any better in the past 2 weeks neither has what little swelling i do have. I don t have insurance so I don t wanna go to the doctor unless i have to. thank you very kindly for taking the time.
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
Considering your case possibility of fracture in your hand needs to be ruled out. I would like to advise Xray of involved hand anteroposterior and oblique views to rule out bony abnormalities. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for pain relief. Apply ice packs and crepe bandage for swelling and pain relief. If Xray report is showing fracture you need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon with report. If it's normal you have sprained your hand and it will heal with crepe bandage and rest. All the best.
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How Can Forearm Pain And Swelling With Loss Of Strength Be Treated?

Dear patient Considering your case possibility of fracture in your hand needs to be ruled out. I would like to advise Xray of involved hand anteroposterior and oblique views to rule out bony abnormalities. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for pain relief. Apply ice packs and crepe bandage for swelling and pain relief. If Xray report is showing fracture you need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon with report. If it s normal you have sprained your hand and it will heal with crepe bandage and rest. All the best.