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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation In Wrist Caused By A Fracture

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Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015
Question: i recently had a metal plate in wrist due bad fracture . 2nd fracture same wrist this year. anyhow im curerently doing physial therapy , my question is Does ultra sound help reduce inflamation ? Lots of inflamation and stiffness they believe due to 2 fractures within calendar year.



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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, ultrasound helps in reducing inflammation

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Yes, ultrasound therapy helps in reducing inflammation and in relieving the stiffness. Alongside, hot compress alternating with cold compress should provide relief. Cold too helps in reducing inflammation.

Hope that helps.

Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation In Wrist Caused By A Fracture

Brief Answer: Yes, ultrasound helps in reducing inflammation Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Yes, ultrasound therapy helps in reducing inflammation and in relieving the stiffness. Alongside, hot compress alternating with cold compress should provide relief. Cold too helps in reducing inflammation. Hope that helps. Regards