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This is yesterday's x-ray for my son. And this is now 5 weeks. I need suggestions on how many times he will recover from this? And how much time will plaster be in his hand?
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Get the plaster off after 6 wks. & review there after.
Child may not need further plaster.
Do not massage the elbow.
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Start elbow mobilization exercise
Pain medicine
Calcium supplement
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Not in good reduction, it is in exetension . Try to consult nearby orthopaedian. Require Physiotherapy
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closed reduction and plaster on day 1 was good option .
After 5 weeks one can start physiotherapy now .
It’s in extension means not proper reduction . Wait and watch for remodelling potential of bone .
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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Requires physiotherapy
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
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43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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