Infen Plaster Health Feed

Three to four weeks. You should take an x-ray after that to see the status of the joint and should start physiotherapy treatment to regain full function of the wrist.

Fractures of leg usually take 10-12 weeks to unite. But, you can move around with the help of a pair of crutches.

What is the age of patient and what fracture has she suffered. Plaster are sometimes little loose. Consult your doctor for further management.

Quadriceps strengthening exercises-
Quad Clenches: Lie flat on your back or sit upright on a chair with leg kept horizontally on another surface. Now, tighten the muscle on the front of the thigh by pushing your knee down. You should feel your thigh muscles clench, Hold for 3 secs. Repeat 10 times twice a day.

Homoeopathic medicine----------------------
arnica montana 30 (sbl) drink 2 drops direct on tongue twice daily----------------
symphytum q (sbl) drink 15 drops in 20 ml fresh water 3 times daily--------------------------------

Kindly show me a photograph & digital x rays of affected part.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Do hot fomantation.
Ibuprofen 200mg od & sos x 5days.
Bio d3 max 1tab od x10.
Do neck, back & general exercises.
It may have to be further investigated.
You will need other supportive medicines also.<...more

Prognosis for these fractures is generally good, with total healing time not exceeding 12 weeks. The first two weeks will show significantly reduced overall swelling, with improvement in clenching ability showing up first. Ability to extend the fingers in all directions appears to improve more slowly.

Pain could be due to
Unreduced fracture
Tight plaster Loose plaster Or some time Pt is more sensitive to pain.

calcium, vitamin D and protein will be important during the bone healing process, so be sure you're focusing on food sources rich in these nutrients, including dark, leafy greens, broccoli, fish, meat, yogurt, nuts and seeds

It is normal to have swelling for a few weeks. It will gradually subside when the tissues heal. This happens due to the release of pressure on the tissues constrained by the cast. To reduce the swelling, elevate the limb and apply ice to the affected area.