Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
A small chip fracture of elbow often leads to some decrease in range of movement after removal of the cast. Such minor stiffness gradually resolves with regular exercise under the guidance of a proficient physiotherapist. Please do not worry. The restriction of movement is more due to disuse of the hand for last 3-4 weeks while your arm was in the cast.
1. The best way to get rid of this stiffness is physiotherapy.
You need to start with passive extension and flexion exercises repeatedly under the guidance of your physiotherapist. In these exercises, the physiotherapist will help in moving your forearm after giving a heat therapy. Gradually you can then shift to the active exercises and movements.
2. Doing hot fomentation and a mild pain killer like ibuprofen will be helpful. You can do hot fomentation thrice daily until the pain on movement subsides completely.
3. You can use Flaxseed oil on the area and massage it lightly after every session of hot fomentation.
4. In general a healthy nutritious diet will be helpful. Calcium and protein XXXXXXX diet is recommended for early recovery. Adding a multimineral supplement with antioxidants will be helpful. Continue taking calcium and boron supplements for next two weeks.
5. The time taken depends on the regularity of physiotherapy sessions. Usually it takes two weeks for the arm to return to its normal range of movement.
I hope all your concerns have been taken care of.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you an early recovery.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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