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Wrist fracture distal
After 6 weeks of cast finally it has been removed but I have swelling and painful to move my hand properly
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Nothing to worry. Follow your doctor's instructions. It will unite. You can also wear a wrist forearm brace if needed for support.
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Gradual return to usual activities.
Fomantation in warm water.
Gentle physiotherapy.
No massage.
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U need wrist support, medicines, avoid activities that put pressure on wrist. Wrist mobilisation to be started in shortly. Don't keep hand dependant, keep it elevated
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
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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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Initially after removal of cast, some amount of stiffness and pain will present. With proper physiotherapy, pain should subside gradually and stiffness to improves over period of time. Also, need to know if any Vitamin C treatment was started after fracture.
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Keep your arm elevated and start the physiotherapy excercise.
The swelling will settle down.
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Swelling will be there .don't worry.keep hand elevated against gravity. Xray shows union
Start physiotherapy - wrist range of movements
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Start wrist and finger physiotherapy
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