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Arm trauma - Upper limb contusion

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It is a direct stroke of low or medium intensity in an arm, without fracture, causing pain, bruising and inflammation.

The diagnosis is reached through clinical questioning and physical examination and is treated only with regular painkillers.

Cold helps lowering inflammation and pain during the first 48 hours. Consult with a doctor if the pain persists over time or if movement of the limb is limited.
Bibliographic references
  1. D. N. Kulund. Lesiones del deportista. Codo, muñeca y mano. Salvat. 283-315.
  2. L. Iglesias, M. Pardo, M. Villanueva. Heridas, contusiones y pequeños traumatismos. Farm Prof. 2002;16(1):58-71.
  3. MedlinePlus. Rockville. 2017. Lesiones y enfermedades del brazo; [citado el 20 de junio de 2017]. Disponible en: https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/arminjuriesanddisorders.html
  4. UpToDate [Internet]. Waltham. 2017. Throwing injuries of the upper extremity: Clinical presentation and diagnostic approach; [citado el 20 de junio de 2017]. Disponible en: http://www.uptodate.com/contents/throwing-injuries-of-the-upper-extremity-clinical-presentation-and-diagnostic-approach?source=search_result&search=traumatismo+brazo&selectedTitle=1~95
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Symptoms

    Upper limb pain

    Pain in arm

    Pain where the forearm bends

    Pain in the inner side of the elbow

    Pain on the outer side of the elbow

Symptoms to watch out for

The bruise does not disappear and/or worsens after 1 week
Pain that does not subside with analgesics.
Inability to move the extremity

Self-care

Take over-the-counter pain relievers or anti-inflammatories.
Apply local cold to the injured area 3 times a day to reduce inflammation.
Keep the limb raised
Avoid sudden movements.
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