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Rehab after broken arm advice please?

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PhyllisDietrichson · 25/09/2018 16:39

7 weeks ago I felt onto my bent wrist, broke the tip off the Ulna and cracked the Radius into a T shape at the end, and these 3 bits are plated to hold them together.

The caste's off and I'm doing without a splint, but need to get a tubi-grip as the scar does catch on things which is ouchy.

I am doing physio at home after advice about exercise at the hospital, but it's sore, stiff and very slow progress. Too slow. My freelance work's on-hold which is financially tough. Wondering how long is the recovery after this type of injury?

What are your experiences.

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YeOldeTrout · 25/09/2018 19:54

DS was told he might never get full extension in his elbow again (actually has it now within 4 weeks of cast off).

I had weeks of physio to get full range in my arm last time I broke it.

Yours sounds pretty meaty. What can't you do right now that you need to do? Too weak? Not full range? Takes 2-4 weeks after cast off to get muscle back I find.

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