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What Causes Difficulty Straightening Hand After A Fall?
I feel 4 weeks ago and landed ony wrist and elbow. I had X-rays the day of the fall but I was unable to straighten my arm to get good ones. Begat was taken showed no break. the problem is I can t straighten my arm, pull with my hand and have trouble rotating my wrist without pain. I ve been attending PT but it s not getting better. what s happening?
Tue, 9 Feb 2021
Hello,
It looks like you have injured your arm. A repeat X-ray would helpful to rule out you don't have any fracture or other abnormality as all the problems started only after the fall.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Suchita Yohan Halli, Emergency Medicine Specialist
It looks like you have injured your arm. A repeat X-ray would helpful to rule out you don't have any fracture or other abnormality as all the problems started only after the fall.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Suchita Yohan Halli, Emergency Medicine Specialist
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