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When Should I Start Physiotherapy Exercise After Diagnosed With Minor Chip Fracture In Elbows?
sir my elbow was dislocated in accident,i immedietly pulled it and i set it back,after x ray minor chip fracture was diagonised,sir i want to know after ho many weeks i should start phisiotherepy exercise and plz tell me which movement or exercise to avoid during my initial therepy,thank you sir.
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
A chip fracture usually heals within 3-4 weeks. Complete healing would be revealed on a repeat X-ray.
You can resume your exercises once the fracture is completely healed, as confirmed by x-ray. There are no specific exercises; bending/extending and rotation of arms in both directions, would suffice.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
A chip fracture usually heals within 3-4 weeks. Complete healing would be revealed on a repeat X-ray.
You can resume your exercises once the fracture is completely healed, as confirmed by x-ray. There are no specific exercises; bending/extending and rotation of arms in both directions, would suffice.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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