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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Exercises To Strengthen Arm

hi doctor,good day. U can call me len.. Im 32 years old and im working now in a factory. I got a machine accident and my forearm(radius and ulna) got fractured .they do surgery and implant a brace inside.My wound is healed now but the metal inside is paining me sometimes..and it will be taken after a year, thats wat my doctor said.Iam taking a rest for 1 month. I do close open exercise for my finger but my thumb is still weak. What are the proper exercise can i do.to help my arms strong again.When also the proper time to take and put back my splint..i really nid ur advise ...thank you and Godbless..
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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I read your scenario .you should do adduction and abduction ,flexion and extension of hand of arm. You should avoid loading work on affected arm. You should take tablet Calcium and Vitamin D supplement. You can Change your splint in two months .if you have any problem regarding this issue you can ask me other wise you should go to near doctor thanks for asking.
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Suggest Exercises To Strengthen Arm

I read your scenario .you should do adduction and abduction ,flexion and extension of hand of arm. You should avoid loading work on affected arm. You should take tablet Calcium and Vitamin D supplement. You can Change your splint in two months .if you have any problem regarding this issue you can ask me other wise you should go to near doctor thanks for asking.