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Distal radius fracture
Doctor I met with accident 7months ago now I feel the little pain in my wrist at the fracture site and wrist is swollen is it due to wheather change? I am bit worried because of this swelling after 7 months ... Should I use ice on swelling area ? Please help me doctor... Xray attached
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Kindly go to the doctor who had operated on you.
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It is quiet possible that this swelling may be due to inflammation or tissue being irritated by the plate.
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Get CBC, ESR and CRP done.
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If all are within normal limits then apply ice.
Even if the swelling continues to bother you for next 5 months.... get the plate removed.
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If it is newly developed swelling - better to consult Ortho. If there is no pain not much to worry. Use ice. If still problematic get new x Ray’s.
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It can be due to weather. You can use ice pack. Use your splint if it's to much painful.
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Fracture seems to have healed. Use should continue self physiotherapy to get functional range of movements. Icing will help.
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Active and passive range of movements to improve flexibility of wrist.
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Just apply ice packs ,keep doing wrist exercises..keep elevation of wrist
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