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What Causes Redness And Swelling After Removing Cast Used On Hand For Broken Bone?
My mom had a cast put on for about 6 weeks.Her wrist had a broken bone etc..she was in pain while she put the cast on and complained to the doctor many times.however,he kept saying no cast is not tight.Now she removed the cast .At first he hand was a bit dark red.The redness is not too dark anymore but her hand and fingers are swollen.Is this normal?
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Hello,
As per my surgical experience, the redness do present for a period of 24-48 hours post removal of case for broken bone. It usually vanishes within 3 working days, if persistent beyond this period, I would request a visit to your ortho surgeon.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my surgical experience, the redness do present for a period of 24-48 hours post removal of case for broken bone. It usually vanishes within 3 working days, if persistent beyond this period, I would request a visit to your ortho surgeon.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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