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Is A Swollen Arm Indicative Of A Fracture?
I fell on impact on my wrist and I heard a slight pop and wen I was observing what is happening my arm started to swell and it is hot to the touch I have no idea if I fractured my radius or just broke it I need exact answer if I should go to the doctors or or not?
Mon, 29 Jul 2019
Hello,
The swollen arm that is painful and hot can be due to an infection or a hematoma formation. The exact cause can be determined only after a direct examination and an X-ray of the area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
The swollen arm that is painful and hot can be due to an infection or a hematoma formation. The exact cause can be determined only after a direct examination and an X-ray of the area.
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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