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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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We require the details like when the surgery was done
When was mobilisation started
What the X-rays are like
Next Steps
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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