Humerus surgery

2017-12-27 04:42:25
I had humerus fracture surgery 3 months back...cast removed 3 weeks back and my surgery hand is very thin compared to other hand. How long it will take to be same as normal hand and to gain full motion. Please help
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Need proper stretching and strengthening and ROM to recover in 2-3 months

Answered2017-12-27 05:08:01

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It depends on your attitude, physiotherapy and your body's response to rehabilitation. It shoulder take 4-6 weeks to be back to normal.
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share your x-rays. pre and post op.
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Hot water compression locally, pain management is essential for perfect recovery. Avoid forceful and aggressive physio.

Answered2017-12-27 04:58:00

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Dear you need a good physiotherapy sessions for building you muscle tone and strength in your affected arm with maximum available joint range of motion by using Isometrics, hold-relax, weight exercises etc.
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See any skill full Physiotherapist for the recovery along with all your diagnostic reports
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keep doing exercises by yourself atleast to maintain ranges

Answered2017-12-27 07:54:38

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