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How To Treat Restricted Finger Movement Post Fracture?

ive been wearing a cast for three weeks know and i fractured my radius and ulna i was just sitting down and moving my fingers up and down when it felt like the tendons shifted and twisted, after that i tried to move my fingers and i noticed that my index finger wouldnt go up should i try to stretch or leave it alone
Sat, 24 May 2014
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Hi,

I have studied your case with diligence

You need to confirm union by x ray and then start physiotherapy and exercises.
I can help you better if you can attach x ray film and send to me directly.

You may need to take vigorous physiotherapy to avoid further stiffness.
Yes you can passively stretch fingers to avoid stiffness.

Use wax bath for easy mobility from physiotherapist.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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How To Treat Restricted Finger Movement Post Fracture?

Hi, I have studied your case with diligence You need to confirm union by x ray and then start physiotherapy and exercises. I can help you better if you can attach x ray film and send to me directly. You may need to take vigorous physiotherapy to avoid further stiffness. Yes you can passively stretch fingers to avoid stiffness. Use wax bath for easy mobility from physiotherapist. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.