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I have meet accident, fracture below elbow. Photo attached
Cast done 20 days now remove.
How long Fracture will heal?
Should start normal writing and computer work?
When to start physio exercise?
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Cast removal is done before in ur case....u can start physiotherapy...but not vigorous....little movements of elbow shoulder wrist n fingers should b done as per guidance...after 15 days u can improve the speed
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Gentle mobility exercise should be practiced to improve joint range and to strengthen the muscles. Consult a nearby physiotherapist for clear diagnosis and exercise program
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As your cast is removed. You can start with mild exercises which can help you to improve your mobility and help you to strengthen your elbow. It can help you with regaining your strength to perform your daily activities
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You can visit your nearest physiotherapy clinic or book an online consultation at Dr. Advait Sane’s motion physiotherapy in Virar west
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You can do hot water fermentation which can help you to ease your pain.
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hey!
I am DR. PAWAN KUMAR
You have some serious problems so you must consult a physiotherapist online for treatment and exercises.
- you need wax treatment first
- passive movement and active movement of elbow joint
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Hello.
Fracture healing takes few months.
Buy you can start physiotherapy as soon as possible so that your movement are clear and in future you have completed normal joint.
Do take proper calcium and vit d
For any other query you can consult.
Thanks
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You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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you can start your computer work and write slowly.
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therapeutic exercise under supervision of qualified Physio.
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Elbow fractures take around 4-6 weeks for full healing. Since the cast is removed you can start with assisted mobility exercises. Monthly routine consultations with your orthopedician, will ask to get your X rays done to see callous formation (bone healing)
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Can start gentle mobility exercises, nothing aggressive to recover range of motion
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Word of Caution: avoid any passive stretching or passive mobility
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Fracture healing will take some time around 3-6 weeks, before starting again need to go for X ray to check if the healing has been completely done or not, then slowly you can start the exercises.
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Fracture elbow will take 3-6 weeks to heal. You have to wait for 10- 15 days to start exercises.
You should take a X ray after 15 days to check the Fracture healing.
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
As cast removed, visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for mobilization exercises to improve the ROM.
Wax bath therapy before starting exercises.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Book online consultation so it will be easy to understand the problem and guide you as per the condition.
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Dr. Vidhya (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
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as it's 20 days old, start with isotonic exercises to the wrist and shoulder and isometric exercises to the elbow joint muscles. Get a help from Neraby physiotherapist to learn these exercises.
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Hot pack application to the affected place.
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For further quaries contact Elysiann health and wellness in indra nagar, Banglore
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
fracture healing time will be 3 months for you already almost one month finished another 2 months you need to be careful full your elbow mobilization will take another month but you can do your finger and wrist movements and shoulder movements from now onwards with proper guidance
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if you want more clarification kindly contact Elysiann health and wellness in Bangalore
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It takes generally for 4-6 weeks for healing
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Cast has to be applied for 4-6 weeks for better result. After 3 weeks l doubt to carry out normal writing n computer work. Physio can be started as soon as cast is removed. But in your case cast removed soon. Please check for callous formation
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