Can an injection in the arm cause damage? An expert guide to risks and prevention
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While generally safe, an estimated annual incidence of nerve injury was 3.38 per 1,000,000 intramuscular injections in children under 15, with 8% involving the upper limb. This raises a critical question: **can an injection in the arm cause damage?** The answer is yes, though serious complications are rare and often preventable.
