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Dear TAI Experts: I fractured my radial head on March 7, 2009. I had 2 weeks in a sling, then began a month of physical therapy. It is July 4 and I still have inflammation, loss of extension, mild pain, and mild loss of use. What can I do? I was released by the dr. after an MRI showed it had healed but I still had inflammation. (That was in May). ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I broke my elbow 2 weeks ago when I fell on it. I broke the bone that connects to the wrist and causes it to turn. The Dr. kept it in a half cast for a week and now I am to wear a sling for 6 weeks and work on moving my arm. I have been moving my arm and wearing the sling some. I can only turn my wrist straight up and my arm will straighten out only about half way and then it hurts very bad and numbness shoots down my arm. Is this normal and will my elbow eventually straighten out and my wrist turn? ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I was playing basketball and banged my elbow on the concrete twelve days ago. I went to the hospital the next day to have x-rays. They thought I might have fractured my radial head so they gave me painkillers and a sling. I went back for a follow up a week later and they said it wasn't fractured. Although I am getting better range of motion daily, I cannot fully extend my arm yet. My question is if I should expect to have full range of motion again? ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated. I fell 9 days ago and had a slight fracture of the radial head with minimal displacement. The ER room put me in a sling with a support piece on the bottom for 3 days then ortho told me it would be best to not use sling anymore after just 3 days. I feel pretty decent now on day 9 but do not go back to doctor for 3 more weeks. Are there any exercises I should start now? When will I be back to normal activity? Thank You!! ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I had an elbow lateral release surgery in February 07. I am still having major pain and weakness in hand. My arm won't even straighten out. Do you think I should have an MRI done or is this just normal in some cases? ... read more »