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What Causes Tender And Warm Forearm While Having Broken Humerus Near Shoulder?
I have a broken humerus by the shoulder....lots of pain...... would like to know why the forearm is so tender and too warm...............is it from the big pooling of blood there ? I m going on week 3 of healing.....the break is fairly clean.....and I m in a deluxe restraint with a 90 degree position of the forearm and hand....................am going for another x-ray on Friday............. thanx for any advice
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
Hello,
There can be various possibilities for the tender and warm forearm with fracture humerus:
- Hematoma post injury
- Tight compression by delux restraint for forearm position
A clinical examination is mandatory for the final diagnosis in this matter and suggestions accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
There can be various possibilities for the tender and warm forearm with fracture humerus:
- Hematoma post injury
- Tight compression by delux restraint for forearm position
A clinical examination is mandatory for the final diagnosis in this matter and suggestions accordingly.
Take care. 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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