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Elbow below radial head fracture
Accident before 3 weeks
Right elbow radial head fracture 3 week cast remove.
After how many days we can start physio exercise.
Can I do light work like writing typing etc
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U should start physiotherapy now....don't be late....all movements should be done...wax therapy also needed .....consult some physiotherapist for online or offline treatment
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Consult a nearby physiotherapist for the same with your latest Reports.
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Physio you can start with light exercise and the doctor will take care of progression of exercises.
And it's good time to start with exercise , complete bone healing takes some time but best is to gain all movements as soon as possible.
And yes you can do light work.
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You can start with physio and yes you can do desk work.
Avoid passive stretching of the elbow
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You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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yes you can start physiotherapy.
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Don't do weight exercise so early.
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Hi, don't wait anymore. U can start now by going to a physio clinic. Try to push urself rather than staying in comfort zone. Take continuous physio for 4 weeks.
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You can start physiotherapy after removal cast for 15 days
Next Steps
wax bath or salt water for relaxation
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do movement
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You can start the physio therapy sessions after removal of cast.
Take calcium rich diet, and do exercises by asking the physio at home as well for faster recovery.
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Start physio as soon as cast is removed. Yes u can do all type of work u wish to . Take a good calcium rich diet
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
you just start your finger and wrist movement you can do writing and typing but make sure you are comfortable don't strain yourself
kindly get a proper assessment and exercise with proper guidons
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Fracture healing takes at least 4-6 weeks
After that you can start doing Strengthening Exercises
Stretching Exercises
Elbow ROM Exercises
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
Start doing mobilization exercises to ur elbow and wrist.
Precision and prehension exercises
Gripping and grasping activities
Wax bath therapy to improve ROM
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