Left DER fracture, pain persisting

2023-02-19 08:01:25
Orif of left DER fixation with plating lateral+volar+ soft tissues release+ A/E slab , Why pain,  stiffness, not able to move wrist anti clockwise, operation was done on 24/01/23
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Consult with your surgeon. Might be a case of joint stiffness which can be corrected with good physiotherapy.

Answered2023-02-23 06:50:30

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Don't make haste. Follow the advice of the doctor who operated on you.

Answered2023-02-20 23:56:40

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Joint stiffness is known outcome after surgery.
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Supervised physiotherapy after evaluation by surgeon who has operated

Answered2023-02-23 10:14:12

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

Answered2023-02-20 04:07:52

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It is only 3 weeks following your surgery in today's date. Stiffness is very common after the surgery. The fixation done by your doctor and movement allowed at your joint can be best assessed by him alone. He will be the best person to initiate proper physiotherapy protocol for your stiffness.

Answered2023-02-19 09:45:04

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You are doctor or patient?

Answered2023-02-19 08:30:27

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