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After humerus surgery my elbow is stiff
What can I do for relax my hand due to humerus surgery my elbow and triceps are stiff for plate fixation
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Per operative X rays , When the surgery was done , post operative X rays,, post operative treatments, range of mobility of your elbow ,, these details are needed.
Usually elbow is prone for stiffness in after trauma unless mobilised early.
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Continue treatment and physiotherapy as advised by the treating doctor
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When was the surgery done ?
Are u wearing an arm pouch sling / shoulder immobilizer now ?
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need more details
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Need more details regarding time since surgery , what exactly the surgery was done (latest xray) , physiotherapy done or not after removal of pop support , etc
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Hot fomentation thrice a day will also help with the stiffness
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Dr. Gowtham Reddy Devarapalli
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
We require the details like when the surgery was done
When was mobilisation started
What the X-rays are like
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If acute and slab is not there then assisted rom
If chronic start physio and some meds
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For further management or in detail management kindly consult
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Please X-ray Film
according we start physiotherapy
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Active, passive physiotherapy
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Physiotherapy- Elbow range of movements and strengthening exercises
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