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Is Swelling On The Arm Due To The Implanted Metal Plate?
Hi. I was in a severe car accident about a year and a half ago. I broke everything but my back and left leg. I had surgery on both arms. Fractured ulna and radius in both arms and humerus in right arm. On my left arm I have a plate. I did have a rod but it was removed about 5 months ago. Today I noticed a my lower forearm was swollen I ran my fingers across it and it feel more like a lump. It feels as though it s in the same place the plate is. What could this be ?
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
Hello,
It could be that the plate has shifted or it could be that scar tissue has formed around the plate. Have your orthopedist check it to be sure.
Regards
It could be that the plate has shifted or it could be that scar tissue has formed around the plate. Have your orthopedist check it to be sure.
Regards
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