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Humerus Fracture

2017-06-24 13:39:28
Hi, I had left humerus fracture 7 months back. The fracture is healed properly but elbow joint is becoming stiff due to extra bone formation -heterotopic ossification in posterior and medial aspect due to this my range of motion is restricted in between 30 to 90 degree. I did physiotherapy for around 4 months initally. Shall I go for surgery?
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No. Continue with physio. Any surgery to the elbow will make it more stiff
Next Steps
xray humerus and elbow
Health Tips
avoid massage to elbow

Answered2017-06-25 02:44:14

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