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Q: can't straighten right arm

asked by: tedder15 on July 11th, 2008

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I have had 2 elbow surgeries several years ago - 1 scope to remove debris and a bone spur removal. I still cannot straighten my right arm all the way. I was given a turnbuckle brace to use after the surgeries which is torture to use. I would really like to get the arm straight again because it affects my range of motion for reaching, and for playing tennis and other sports. The way my arm is carried is described as a rifle stock arm - slightly bent. Are there any exercises that are recommended and should I get that brace back out again? I have tried deep massage and accupunture treatments in the past. Thanks for any help you can offer - Ted

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cherylles

replied on June 26th, 2009

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I had an elbow replacement last year and still cant straighten my left arm, the specialist says its to do with the tendons and ligaments around the joint thickening because of damage that is caused over the years waiting for the right treatment, they dont like doing elbow replacements in young people but in my case it ended in emergency surgery as the bones caved in and they didnt have a choice left, hence I now have permanent damage done to the tendons and ligaments.
Dont let this happen to you, insist they do something now before its too late.

Cher

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