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What Rehab Exercises Are Recommended Following C6 And C7 Fractures?

I fractured C6 and 7 facet joints extending into the transverse processes, and 40% compression Fx c7. I wore Miami brace 24 hr a day for 6 weeks. Fllow up flex/ext x-rays revealed stability. It has now been 12 weeks since fractures. My Range of motion is terrible and painful, rotation is best but only 50-60% my extension is minimal. My question is what is the best rehab exercises to restore my range of motion?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

You need to have a video call or like get an insight into the type and exact way to perform the rehab exercises, as some things can be explained visually only. They are mainly range of motion exercises, incorporating flexion extension and rotation movements against steady resistance.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Rehab Exercises Are Recommended Following C6 And C7 Fractures?

Hi, You need to have a video call or like get an insight into the type and exact way to perform the rehab exercises, as some things can be explained visually only. They are mainly range of motion exercises, incorporating flexion extension and rotation movements against steady resistance. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon