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Skin Rashes Common When On Sling After Radius And Ulna Is Broken?

i broke my radius and ulna. i had open reduction with plate an screws. i have been in a soft cast and sling for 2 weeks. i have 2 questions. 1. How long before i can have somewhat normal use of my arm? 2. is it common to get a skin rash on the inside of upper arm when it is in a sling for extended period?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As I am a dermatologist, I could comment on your first question. You must consult your orthopedic surgeon for that. Coming to your second question, yes it is common to get a skin rash when you are on cast. This condition is called Plaster dermatitis. You can apply an Emollient cream after cast removal and reduced by using adequate padding before plaster application.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Siva Subramanian
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Skin Rashes Common When On Sling After Radius And Ulna Is Broken?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As I am a dermatologist, I could comment on your first question. You must consult your orthopedic surgeon for that. Coming to your second question, yes it is common to get a skin rash when you are on cast. This condition is called Plaster dermatitis. You can apply an Emollient cream after cast removal and reduced by using adequate padding before plaster application. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian