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Had distal radius Fracture in left hand and was casted till middle of the fingers.. Had it for 6 weeks, Removed the casting two weeks back, couldn't take X-ray due to this COVID situation.. Have no pain, but not able to close the fingers completely and some swelling is there.. Giving hot fomentation also daily.. Pls advise to reduce swelling and move fingers easily as normal.. Please advise...
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Hello I understand your concern. Can you please upload the first X-Ray taken before applying cast, so that it will be clear as to what type of fracture we are dealing with here. Given your age, fracture should have been united. Stiffness post cast application for 6 weeks is common. You can start wrist mobilisation as per your pain tolerance. You can take Analgesics, T.Zerodol SP 1BD & T.Pan 40 1 OD if you have any pain during your physio period. But a repeat x-Ray is must. Get one done as quick as possible
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It's basically due to immobilization of your finger joints due to cast. This is common problem. Not to worry . It will get bettr with time. Needs approx 4-6 weeks time to reduce swelling and get functionality back of finger.
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1.crape bandage
2.Tab phlogam /enzomac / chymoral forte either of them can be used to reduce swelling.
3.Tab limcee
4.Tab pan
5. tab for pain.
6. immerse your hand upto mid fore arm in warm water and try to do all finger movement and close fist and open , wrist movement.
for dosage you need to consult us or your Orthopaedic doctor .
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keep limb elevated -hand part should be above heart level ( keep 2 pillow below elbow for height and few pillow around it to support it as hand fall during elevation of no support.)
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Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. Use following link to do online consultation: https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
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Hot water fomentation x tds ,15 minutes each
Smiley ball compression and relaxation exercises multiple times per day
Tab Zerodol SP x SOS
Volini gel x local application x tds
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Fist the fingers repeatedly
It solve your problem
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
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14 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
U NEED TO CONSULT WITH ME DIRECTLY THROUGH PRACTO
DR SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL
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Dr. Siddhartha Maredupaka
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Hyderabad
Looks like that's a good recovery
However, I suggest you to get x rays whenever possible to check the residual alignment
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Use a smiley ball and gently squeeze it multiple times in a day which will help you recover from the residual stiffness
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