What should I do if my arm hurts and feels weak when lifting after a fall?
Disease description:
My husband got injured in a bike accident. He found his arm was hurt and couldn't lift it up. He wants to know what to do if his arm hurts, feels weak, and cannot be raised after a fall.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Apply medication topically to the affected area and administer oral drugs. If no fracture has occurred, apply Golden Ointment to the forearm region, or use orthopedic wash for local fumigation. Advise the patient that if taking oral medications for injury, options such as Danshen tablets or Dahuoluodan may be used. In cases of joint dislocation, prompt reduction treatment by a surgeon should be arranged. If there is no joint dislocation, but considering possible nerve damage, electromyography (EMG) and MRI examinations are also required.
