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My arm is in a cast and my fingers are darker then my other hand. what does that mean?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Veinous congestion: The cast slows blood return ot of limb giving it a blueish tint pretty normal may need to be loosened if swelling gets worse or painful keep it above your herart elevate arm.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2021

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