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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???
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yogahoneybunny
replied on September 13th, 2007
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What treatment are your receiving now? Did you see a doctor?
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dislocatedelbow
replied on September 13th, 2007
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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?
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yogahoneybunny
replied on September 14th, 2007
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What do the docs and therapists say?
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dislocatedelbow
replied on September 14th, 2007
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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.
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yogahoneybunny
replied on September 19th, 2007
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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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