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Suggest Remedies For Arm Pain Post An Injury

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

Question: My 9 yr old daughter was pushed down at her soccer game and fell on her arm and the other girl then proceeded to step on her arm. This was 4 days ago. She has no bruising or swelling but is in pain. She tries to use it but it causes too much pain for her. I have hesitated to take her for xrays due to the fact there is no swelling or bruising. How long should I wait to take her for xrays and is it possible to have a fracture without swelling or bruising?
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There should be x rays as soon as possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Swelling and bruising can not be there in all cases. So absent of these symptoms does not rule out any bony injury. As she is still having pain I would suggest you to get her x rays as soon as possible. Till you get that x rays she should take Brufen 200 mg one daily for pain relief. Do not do any manipulation or massage as it can further complicate things.
Let me know if their is any other followup questions.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (26 minutes later)

Thank you. She does have a yearly physical in 2 days or should I not wait that long? I have her wearing a wrist brace for now.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You need x rays before this physical

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would recommend you to et x rays before physical. As some time physical examiner can cause manipulation of injured limb. Better to get x ray and splinting of the hand.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (23 minutes later)

Ok thank you and I will take her today

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
thanks for following my advise

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I hope her x ray report should come as normal. Wish her a fast and speedy recovery.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (18 minutes later)

Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
thanks :)

Detailed Answer:
:) thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (43 minutes later)

I definitely will take her today. She just got home from school and said her arm was pounding and burning.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Give her a Brufen 200 mg tablet and apply ice

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can give her Brufen and Ice application. Also you can share x rays with me.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (37 hours later)

They didn't give me a copy of the x-rays but they said no obvious fracture. Come back in a week if it doesn't get any better. Hairline fracture maybe??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It would be good if you can share x rays with me

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would like to see X ray my self. It can be a torus fracture where there is just bending of bone. Hairline fractures are rare in children as their bone are very soft. Any way you should avoid any massage or bandage. Ask your daughter to avoid putting load on the affected side.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if their is any other followup questions.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar