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Fingers not bending completely
I have undergone distal radius fracture surgery on October 25th. On visit after 2 months, doctor told me to move the wrist slowly. But now my fingers not bending fully. Whether this problem will be solved with time or we have to go for any treatment? Kindly guide.
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Get an Occupational therapy consultation..proper Occupational therapy and hand dynamic splinting will only help.
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Gripper exercise and ball press exercise
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1.you have developed post operative stiffness due to improper physiotherapy
2. It's been nearly 3 months it's very difficult to bring back
3. Try wax with mobilization under a very senior sports physiotherapist , spend some money as a last try.
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Yes.. It can be recovered with continuous hand and fingers stretching and strengthening exercises.
You should consult a physiotherapist for exercise therapy.
Exercises should be continued for a month.
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You need proper physiotherapy treatment ...you have to do self exercises also...i can also guide on this...if you consult me with your xrays and prescriptions.
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chiropractic treatment
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You need ROM and strengthening exercises so visit your nearby physiotherapy clinic
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It would be good if you could start with physiotherapy immediately.. Meanwhile, you can do some exercises at home like bending fingers, mobilisation and strengthening exercises...
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If you want to book an online or offline appointment, please do visit, www.hhphysio.com
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Start immediately with Occupational Therapy , online or in-person. An Occupational Therapist is trained and specialized for hand rehabilitation. They will be able to guide you the best.
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you were operated 2.5months back. By now you should have started with Occupational Therapy. It will be difficult to improve after 4mths, so don't waste time.
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Visit near by physiotherapy clinic and start treatment for movements of fingers and wrist joint.
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You must visit any physiotherapy clinic nearby
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
You definitely need physiotherapy treatment. It will take time. You should have started treatment earlier.
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for wax bath therapy after that start with mobilization exercises
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precision and prehension exercises, gripping activities has to be encouraged
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