Colles fracture after treatment queries

2025-05-25 13:13:56
My mother had a right wrist fracture. The doctor performed a closed reduction procedure during emergency treatment. After 6 weeks (on 21st May), the cast was removed and replaced with a plastic splint. The doctor advised starting physiotherapy. However, she experiences pain during exercises, possibly due to stiffness, which might be normal in older females. I need guidance on the following: 1. Swelling is still present after cast removal. Can she continue exercises even with some pain? 2. Can she use an ice pack or warm heating pad to reduce the swelling? 3. Can she take regular baths now? How should she clean her wrist safely?
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Continue ice pack and physical therapy. No hot packs. No oil massage. The condition is called CRPS and requires aggressive physical therapy.

Answered2025-06-08 14:49:12

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'Gradual return to usual activities' is the dictum one should follow. Carry on activities with in limits of tolerable pain.

Answered2025-05-26 23:43:56

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Do physio regularly No issue with bath Hot water bag fomentation 3 times a day Remove splint now

Answered2025-05-26 11:54:49

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Ice application Bath allowed Physiotherapy

Answered2025-05-26 14:11:15

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