Open Forearm Wound, Severe Pain, Limited Moveme - #10218
have an open wound on the side of my forearm. The skin (dermis) is completely cut, and the wound edges cannot be closed because the fat layer underneath is visible. The wound is approximately 10–14 hours old and has not been treated. I cannot move my arm properly due to extreme pain, and I cannot fully extend it. There is no deep muscle or tendon visible, but the wound is painful. What should I do now? Can’t go to the hospital
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