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Why Is My Arm Numb After An Injury?

Hi

I broke my forearm back in 2009, for the past two days my hole arm is numb? I have pins and plates in the lower part if my arm. Is this anything to worry about. It's also winter and rather cold would that make my hole arm numb..?

Many thanks

Fri, 2 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi sorry to hear your problem.
Your current situation of pins and needles and arm pain is not related to your previous forearm fracture.
The cause of the pain is nerve root pressure due a cervical disc or a poor posture during your work or sleep. The abnormal posture could be kinking the nerve.

Treatment is directed towards reducing pressure and further damaage to the nerve.
A muscle relaxant,
An anti-inflammatory medication
Wearing a soft collar will rest the neck and relieve pain.
A short course of physio will certainly help

Hope this helps.
Dr Purushottam Reddy Padala MS(Ortho) FRCS
Orthopaedic surgeon
Happy joints orthopaedics
Hyderabad
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Why Is My Arm Numb After An Injury?

Hi sorry to hear your problem. Your current situation of pins and needles and arm pain is not related to your previous forearm fracture. The cause of the pain is nerve root pressure due a cervical disc or a poor posture during your work or sleep. The abnormal posture could be kinking the nerve. Treatment is directed towards reducing pressure and further damaage to the nerve. A muscle relaxant, An anti-inflammatory medication Wearing a soft collar will rest the neck and relieve pain. A short course of physio will certainly help Hope this helps. Dr Purushottam Reddy Padala MS(Ortho) FRCS Orthopaedic surgeon Happy joints orthopaedics Hyderabad