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Q: Dislocated And Broken Elbow

asked by: dislocatedelbow on September 3rd, 2007

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I dislocated and broke the radial part of my elbow and have not been able to EXTEND my ARM down. I am working hard through much pain to BEND my arm, but do not have full bending motion or use of my hand.

Has anyone had this happen? Will I get my extension back? I look handicapped (and am at this point disabled), but I want to know if I will get my use of my arm back?

can anyone help me???? PLEASE???

Replies(5)

yogahoneybunny

replied on September 13th, 2007

Supporter

What treatment are your receiving now? Did you see a doctor?

dislocatedelbow

replied on September 13th, 2007

New User

Yes!

Oh, Sure, I was in the hospital for 3 days and the ER doc put the dislocated elbow back.

I am currently seeing a orthopedic doc and receiving physical therapy where they are trying to bend and extend the elbow, but I don't have the results that I would expect at 9 weeks.

This is painful also...I would like the pain to subside. Is there any hope?

yogahoneybunny

replied on September 14th, 2007

Supporter

What do the docs and therapists say?

dislocatedelbow

replied on September 14th, 2007

New User

Time

I have had the answers that i should get enough back for functionality, but it seems as though i have so pain to move this elbow and I just want to know the reality of it.

yogahoneybunny

replied on September 19th, 2007

Supporter

I truly don't know. It seems like the doctors and therapists are not trying to promise anything. But, keep up on the PT...and good luck!

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