I live in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK. Nearest big towns are High Wycombe & Maidenhead. London is about 35 miles from here. BTW, what is "contracturs"?
I live in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK. Nearest big towns are High Wycombe & Maidenhead. London is about 35 miles from here. BTW, what is "contracturs"?
Hi
Just wondering how you guys are all going, interested to hear your progress.
5 weeks ago I fractured radial head and capitela (?) - had open reduction with 2 pins. Was only in cast for 2.5 weeks as due to have a baby in a couple of weeks!!
Have been in ROM brace for 2 weeks - can get to about 100 flexion and 110 extension at a push with the brace on (think I'm reading it right) but can only slightly turn wrist face up and face downFeels very stuck and I feel very miserable - does anyone have advice. My baby is due in about 2 weeks and I need some movement to be able to nurse properly.
Everyone's telling me the elbow joints hard to heal so some positive advise would be good to hear
Hi Fiona
Yes, unfortunately regaining ROM in the elbow is a real problem. I shattered the humerus at the elbow into multiple fragments in BOTH arms 6 months ago & recovery is very slow & limited. I have been advised to carry on with physiotherapy, but not too aggressively as this can cause bone growth into the muscles which is a non-reversible process. I find that massage helps a little.
What is a ROM brace? Is it like a dynamic splint? Can you explain what this is & how it works. It appears braces are not popular in the UK & I can't understand why not.
Kalacoconut