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My mom, 56yrsold , had fallen from bike 4yrs back and now she has swelling in her left hand from shoulder to elbow, what could be the reason?
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A 4 year old: Injury should not cause swelling of the upper arm. You should look for another reason for the swelling. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for opinion and possibly imaging studies.
Answered 12/30/2014
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