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Suggest Treatment For Arm Swelling And Discoloration After Fracture
broken wrist still in cast from recent fracture. broke shoulder 2wks later. problem: arm extremely swollen with skin discoloration. Cast very tight. emergency or rest--what to do?? don t want to sit in er if I can help it. okay to wait to see doc tomorrow??
You should get an X-ray of arm done to see if you need a plaster, after recovery your discoloration and swelling will go away. Kindly consult an orthopedist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Arm Swelling And Discoloration After Fracture
Hello, You should get an X-ray of arm done to see if you need a plaster, after recovery your discoloration and swelling will go away. Kindly consult an orthopedist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist