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I have a radial head fracture. it happened ten days ago. still swollen. is it okay to regularly put ice on it?
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Ice – no harm: Ice is most helpful in the first 48 to 72 hours. It helps to control swelling and pain.Even now, periodic use of ice – 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours while awake will still help relieve pain and the inflammation of injury. If you have a radial head fracture – began extension stretching exercises to your elbow as soon as possible. Loss of elbow extension is a risk with radial head fractures
Answered 5/10/2014
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