Is it normal to have pain after surgery in arm?
Patient: i broke my wrist three weeks ago and had surgery 2.5 weeks ago to align the radius bone. I have plates and screws in my arm and its now in a hard cast just below my elbow. The top part of my wrist has been aching for the past 2 days. Is this normal? Is this just a feeling from the healing or it being constricted in the cast? Doctor: Hello,   You should immobilize the wrist after you had a surgery for proper recovery. Pain & inflammation are normal after surgery, not to bother much. Take the medications as prescribed, if you have been suggested to do wrist exercises after surgery, do it under a physiotherapist. If you are in unbearable discomfort, visit ER for follow-up examination. Sometimes, pain can be felt 6-8 weeks post surgery.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.   Regards, Dr. Nupur K,  General & Family Physician