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Wrist Drop After Surgery, No Improvement With Physiotherapy. What Treatment Can Be Taken?

hello doctor,im mr.Anand here,i would like to ask some question about wrist.recently i have problem on my wrist,after i involved in a accident on past 2007,since i have this problem on my wrist after my operation since 5years,i allready followed up my physiotheraphy but still no improvements,i need to ask u about any suplements for my wrist drop or for wrist ligaments or any other treatments.please do help me.thank you.
Sat, 14 Jul 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
hi ananth welcome
its very unlikely your wrist drop will recover considering the time lapse, how ever tendon transfer or other surgeries can be considered after proper assessment
wishing you good health
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Wrist Drop After Surgery, No Improvement With Physiotherapy. What Treatment Can Be Taken?

hi ananth welcome its very unlikely your wrist drop will recover considering the time lapse, how ever tendon transfer or other surgeries can be considered after proper assessment wishing you good health