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Had open brachial artery thrombectomy for acute ischemia. is it normal 2 weeks later to get forearm pain near radius when straightening the arm? also have hematoma.. saw doc for 1 week follow up with no more follow ups. ? should this be monitored?

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Dr. Guy Lancellotti answered

Yes : yes the hematoma can explain some compression to the nerve, which is adjacent to the vessel may take a couple of months to resolve

Answered 4/16/2020

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A member asked:

Had open brachial artery thrombectomy for acute ischemia. is it normal 2 weeks later to get forearm pain near radius when straightening the arm? also have hematoma.. saw doc for 1 week follow up with no more follow ups. ? should this be monitored?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Guy Lancellotti answered

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