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Sacamuelas · 12-24-2006, 21:41

I will add one other important side note-
Trauma to extremities involving neuro can require fairly long recovery periods before final loss of range of motion can be determined. In the trauma that you experienced, the loss in range of motion could be due to several different causes. FWIW, I would inquire with my ortho doc about all the possible causes. Some testing can be done to rule in/out the possible etiologies. For instance, sometimes it is as simple as the nerves supplying those muscles are simply not completely "repaired" past the site of trauma from your accident. As the nerve and muscles return to the original function, the ROM is returned to normal. I would recommend getting follow-up care/neuro testing done/rehab. Long term- you may not have a deficit.

Example: My wife JUST went through a similar type radial/ulnar fracture from an equestrian accident OCT 09, 2006. She experienced complete paralysis of most the extension musculature in her left forearm/wrist for 6-7 weeks with no improvement. Follow-up neuro testing, surgery options including tendon transfers,etc were discussed during this time. We decided to wait it out a little. In a matter of a four day period about two weeks ago, she regained almost all of the ROM/function back. Sometimes, a little time is the best medicine when healing from neuro trauma. Good luck

12-24-2006, 21:41	#5
Sacamuelas JAWBREAKER Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gulf coast Posts: 1,906	I will add one other important side note- Trauma to extremities involving neuro can require fairly long recovery periods before final loss of range of motion can be determined. In the trauma that you experienced, the loss in range of motion could be due to several different causes. FWIW, I would inquire with my ortho doc about all the possible causes. Some testing can be done to rule in/out the possible etiologies. For instance, sometimes it is as simple as the nerves supplying those muscles are simply not completely "repaired" past the site of trauma from your accident. As the nerve and muscles return to the original function, the ROM is returned to normal. I would recommend getting follow-up care/neuro testing done/rehab. Long term- you may not have a deficit. Example: My wife JUST went through a similar type radial/ulnar fracture from an equestrian accident OCT 09, 2006. She experienced complete paralysis of most the extension musculature in her left forearm/wrist for 6-7 weeks with no improvement. Follow-up neuro testing, surgery options including tendon transfers,etc were discussed during this time. We decided to wait it out a little. In a matter of a four day period about two weeks ago, she regained almost all of the ROM/function back. Sometimes, a little time is the best medicine when healing from neuro trauma. Good luck Last edited by Sacamuelas; 12-24-2006 at 21:59.
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