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Are There Any Exercises To Reduce The Pain And Swelling Which Started After ORIF Surgery For Humeral Fracture?

5-6 years ago, I had a proximal humeral fracture with subsequent ORIF surgery and extensive physical therapy. I am a pianist and cannot play music that requires 180 deg repetitive ROM with immediate pain and swelling. Are there any exercises, interventions I can employ to reduce/mitigate this problem? Thank you.
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Certain amount of stiffness is inevitable after ORIF for a proximal humeral fracture.Persistent pain and swelling after activities at the site of surgery is not a good sign and might be due to either impingement due to the implants or an underlying infection.

So, a detailed evaluation is needed to establish the cause of your pain & swelling (occuring even after 5 years of surgery). In certain instances, Arthroscopy might be helpful to release any intraarticular adhesions, if present.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Are There Any Exercises To Reduce The Pain And Swelling Which Started After ORIF Surgery For Humeral Fracture?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Certain amount of stiffness is inevitable after ORIF for a proximal humeral fracture.Persistent pain and swelling after activities at the site of surgery is not a good sign and might be due to either impingement due to the implants or an underlying infection. So, a detailed evaluation is needed to establish the cause of your pain & swelling (occuring even after 5 years of surgery). In certain instances, Arthroscopy might be helpful to release any intraarticular adhesions, if present. Hope this information is helpful. Good day