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Possible Complications and Instructions
Complications:
• Bleeding
• Infection. Common signs of infection include increasing pain after surgery, increased redness around the incision, swelling, and drainage.
• Complications from anesthesia, including death
• Permanent or temporary nerve or blood vessel injury
• Failure of fixation
• Need for further surgery
• Damage to other tissues or fracture
• Loss of limb or function
• Persistent pain
• Stiffness
• Post-traumatic arthritis
Expect to see some bruising and swelling of your arm after your fracture repair. You should advise your surgeon of any changes around your incision. Contact your surgeon if any of the following develop:
• Drainage and/or foul odor from the incision
• Fever of 38°
• Increased swelling, redness and or pain Contact your surgeon if you develop: problems with your wound, a fever, sore throat, breathing problems, cardiac or circulation problems or any other problems that give you concern. Also, remember to contact your surgeon if you have any questions regarding your exercises once you have started therapy. (The CORE Institute,2019)
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