Last night while exiting my car I stumbled in a pothole and put my arm out to stop me from falling. My forearm is now swollen, bruised and tender to touch. I still have movement in my arm/shoulder/hand but it hurts to straighten my arm fully. Is this just sprained?
Hi, I appreciate your concern, in your case, there is the possibility of muscle strains along with skin brushing, but I would advise you to consult an orthopedic expert to take X-rays and clinically examine you to rule out fracture displaced, or you displaced and also to see the extent of injury to soft tissues. Accordingly, expert will advise treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.