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Could The Stiffness And Swelling Be Normal After A Radius Ulnar Fracture?
radius ulnar comminuted fracture but i opt not to do surgery. cast for 7 wks and removed one wk ago but finger still cant bend fully, can t make fist and wrist super stiff esp supination got problems. still a bit swell is this normal? can I force to turn my hand upward to overcome the wrist stiffness? I am worry that I won t recover cause I did not go for surgery. 55 age 156cm 63kg no other medical problem
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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I may suggest a fesh x ray and review with a orthopedic surgeon.some corrective surgery for improving wrist movement may be possible and also to improve ROM or supination to some degree, although complete recovery may maybe difficult but improvement may be done.Do not forcibly maneuvre wrist as it will damage soft tissues further, however continue with hot fomentation and physiotherapy exercises to release stiffness somewhat.You are still not old to not to go for corrective surgery
best wishes
I may suggest a fesh x ray and review with a orthopedic surgeon.some corrective surgery for improving wrist movement may be possible and also to improve ROM or supination to some degree, although complete recovery may maybe difficult but improvement may be done.Do not forcibly maneuvre wrist as it will damage soft tissues further, however continue with hot fomentation and physiotherapy exercises to release stiffness somewhat.You are still not old to not to go for corrective surgery
best wishes
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