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Fractured Wrist, Have Breast Cancer, Developing Blisters On Hands. Problem?

I fractured my wrist last Friday in florida and now I am in ohio , have breast cancer and take Herceptin treatments. I have developed a blister on my middle finer which is the size of a quarter and also a blister between my thumb knuckle and my wrist. What is going on? I will see a hand sureon tomorrow. The ER has me in a half splint cast
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

From the description of your symptoms, I feel that the cast has been applied too tightly which has resulted in sluggish circulation (vascular compromise) leading to blister formation.

I suggest you to immediately loosen the cast to allow adequate blood supply distally.

You should run to the emergency department if you experience the following signs and symptoms -
* severe pain in the fingers
* change in color of the fingers
* tingling or numbness in fingers
* inability to move fingers

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Fractured Wrist, Have Breast Cancer, Developing Blisters On Hands. Problem?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. From the description of your symptoms, I feel that the cast has been applied too tightly which has resulted in sluggish circulation (vascular compromise) leading to blister formation. I suggest you to immediately loosen the cast to allow adequate blood supply distally. You should run to the emergency department if you experience the following signs and symptoms - * severe pain in the fingers * change in color of the fingers * tingling or numbness in fingers * inability to move fingers Hope this information is helpful. Good day