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Coronoid fracture
I met with an accident and elbow is fractured (said its coronoid fracture) and doc suggested to take rest for 3 weeks and it can be fixed. now hand is plastered, its been a week and still its swelling a little and i m worried whether can be fixed without surgery.
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Do not worry, have you arm elevated as much as you can and do the movements that are available other than the elbow.
Once plaster is removed you will need Physiotherapy
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Dr. Dinesh Yadav (PT)
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Plz wait for 3 week. in my view no surgical intervention will help u. Slight swelling at elbow joint will be there after removal of plaster so don't worry will heal with time
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