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Minor accident activa slip
I have meet accident, fracture below elbow. Photo attached
Cast done 20 days now remove.
How long Fracture will heal?
Should start normal writing and computer work?
When to start physio exercise?
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Gentle mobility exercise should be practiced to improve joint range and to strengthen the muscles. Consult a nearby physiotherapist for clear diagnosis and exercise program
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As your cast is removed. You can start with mild exercises which can help you to improve your mobility and help you to strengthen your elbow. It can help you with regaining your strength to perform your daily activities
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You can visit your nearest physiotherapy clinic or book an online consultation at Dr. Advait Sane’s motion physiotherapy in Virar west
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You can do hot water fermentation which can help you to ease your pain.
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Hello.
Fracture healing takes few months.
Buy you can start physiotherapy as soon as possible so that your movement are clear and in future you have completed normal joint.
Do take proper calcium and vit d
For any other query you can consult.
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Elbow fractures take around 4-6 weeks for full healing. Since the cast is removed you can start with assisted mobility exercises. Monthly routine consultations with your orthopedician, will ask to get your X rays done to see callous formation (bone healing)
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Can start gentle mobility exercises, nothing aggressive to recover range of motion
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Word of Caution: avoid any passive stretching or passive mobility
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Hi,
as it's 20 days old, start with isotonic exercises to the wrist and shoulder and isometric exercises to the elbow joint muscles. Get a help from Neraby physiotherapist to learn these exercises.
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Hot pack application to the affected place.
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fracture healing time will be 3 months for you already almost one month finished another 2 months you need to be careful full your elbow mobilization will take another month but you can do your finger and wrist movements and shoulder movements from now onwards with proper guidance
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if you want more clarification kindly contact Elysiann health and wellness in Bangalore
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Cast has to be applied for 4-6 weeks for better result. After 3 weeks l doubt to carry out normal writing n computer work. Physio can be started as soon as cast is removed. But in your case cast removed soon. Please check for callous formation
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