Question 1

how long should my son stay out of school after a broken elbow with surgery?

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Depends: That would be up to your orthopedist.  There are usually a day or so and usually less than a week of rest and elevation and use of ice and pain meds and then depending on the splinting and comfort, the child can return to scool with the proper accommodations.  Being out more than a week would seem like a long time to me unless complicated fracture.

Question 2

is it normal to feel no pain after broken elbow surgery?

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Yes, that can happen: I see 1-2 patients every couple of months, who have no need for any pain meds after surgery. After a fractured bone is fixed, the pain greatly reduces.
So you are quite normal.
Good luck ; happy holidays.

Question 3

with a broken elbow, how long will it remain painful at the wrist when  turning a key ignition or door knobs? wrist hurts 3 weeks after elbow surgery.

Accepted Answer

Couple months: It really depends on the nature of your fracture.  I would assume you may have fractured your proximal radius.  Or if just the distal humerus was involved your pain could be from swelling around the joint.  This should subside either way over the next several months.  Work on gentle rotation of the forearm.  It will gradually improve. Most people experience a loss of extension following elbow surg.

Question 4

son had elbow surgery how long recovery?

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It depends...: On the surgical procedure - this is exactly the type of question that should have been answered already by the surgeon.  Go back and ask your doctor.

Question 5

do you have to wear a sling after arthroscopic elbow surgery? is it your choice to wear one or not?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on what your diagnosis is and what was done at the time of elbow arthroscopy.  In my practice, it is common to use a sling for a short period of time after most arthroscopic elbow surgeries.

Best to ask your surgeon what his specific protocol is.

Question 6

is it possible to move your arm after arthroscopic elbow surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not only can you, but usually you're encouraged to move it early and often after surgery.  Ice is helpful to reduce swelling.  Anti-inflammatories are also usually encouraged, like Ibuprofen or naproxen.  Confirm with your surgeon.

Question 7

five months after tennis elbow surgery, can i start lifting weights?

Accepted Answer

Probably, but: Always best to consult the operative surgeon. Call your orthopedist who will either speak to you directly, as part of the original service, or have his/her secretary call you back with the answer.

Question 8

i got some relief from a lidocaine shot in my elbow for tennis elbow it helped other pain i had around my elbow. will tennis elbow surgery help?

Accepted Answer

See below: Lateral epicondylitis or commonly known as tennis elbow is usually a self-limiting conditioning that's comes from repetitive activity. Conservative treatments with anti-inflammatory medication rest tennis elbow bracing occupational therapy avoiding aggravating conditions . Injection therapy with steroid and anesthetic injection is quit helpful  . I would try at least two injections before undertaking any surgical intervention. Seeking out an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity conditions for further treatment would probably be in your best interest good luck thank you.

Question 9

numb thumb and pointer finger after elbow surgery, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

A little: Depending on the procedure some numbness can occur secondary to swelling and traction on the the tissues. If you had a nerve block, this might also be a factor. In any case, you should contact your surgeon - they will want to know and they can tell you whether or not this is "normal" for the type of procedure that you had.

Question 10

how long is the recovery from elbow surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I'm sorry, you'll have to be more specific as to what type of elbow surgery.

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