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How To Treat Bruises And Swollen Forearm?

i was waterskiing the otherday and the rope got a bunch f slack in it and i didnt notice. Then the slack pulled out and violently ripped the handle out of my gripping hands. Now my whole inner forearm is bruised and tender. I have full mvement fingers and arm but forearm is swollen
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
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Hello,

The bruise and tenderness in the forearm are suggestive of a hematoma formation. A bone injury is also likely. Do get an X-ray of the area for proper diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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How To Treat Bruises And Swollen Forearm?

Hello, The bruise and tenderness in the forearm are suggestive of a hematoma formation. A bone injury is also likely. Do get an X-ray of the area for proper diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon