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Swollen Lump On The Arm After A Fall. Will Massage Help? Is It Calcification?
Husband has a long, thin bump on his arm , after about a month ago he fell on icy concrete. I think this arm took the brunt of his weight. Is it calcification? Swelling has gone down quite a bit since, just has this residuel strip that I mentioned.would massage help. I think he has had more discomfort than he is letting on.
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From description , this bump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. He may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, he can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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Swollen Lump On The Arm After A Fall. Will Massage Help? Is It Calcification?
Hello, Thanks for posting your query. From description , this bump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified. It will take few weeks to months to get disappear. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. He may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, he can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily). Wishing you good health... Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta.