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I had a fracture between wrist and elbow right hand, my details female 60 years. After opening plaster of 40 days, there is swelling in complete hand till elbow. Why swelling after opening plaster.
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if the fracture is still in delayed union you will get swelling, for that xray is required to evaluation,consult orthopedic surgeon get treated
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