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2017-12-29 20:37:47
I had humerus fracture surgery 3 months back and i had incision on elbow also. Now cast is removed but i cant bend my elbow..and cant lift my hand... Pain at elbow and shoulder joint. How to increase ROM and how long it will take to bend my elbow Stutures scar is not allowing to bend now
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• Do elbow strengthening exercises • Ball or sock squeeze. • Do stretching exercises:- • Forearm Rotation. • Gentle Shoulder Stretching. • Core Strengthening Exercises. • Avoid sleeping on affected side.

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Its not the sutures. Its just the muscle contracture which is stopping you straighten up your elbow. Only physio will help. You ll surely recover. Nothing to worry about.

Answered2017-12-30 01:54:00

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