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A 55-year-old female asked:
I fractured my wrist on valentines day, long ways. now i'm on the 6th week of wearing a cast, but it's tingling and numdish, also fingers are swollen. is this normal?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
My impression is that the cast is too tight and should be checked by your physician or orthopedic specialist who is treating you.
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Dr. Steven Brownanswered
Hand Surgery 40 years experience
Swelling 6 weeks out from fracture with cast is usually normal. The numbness and tingling could either be from carpal tunnel which can develop with a wrist fracture or from the cast being too tight you should be assessed by the treating orthopedist
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Reviewed Apr 28, 2021
Last updated Apr 28, 2021
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