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What can of arm exercises can i do while having a broken wrist?

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Dr. James Chen answered

Specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery

Nothing at wrist: You can do exercises at the elbow such as flexion and extension but not pronation and supination. You can do all shoulder exercises.

Answered 11/24/2012

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Just range of motion: If the bone is still broken no strengthening should be done.

Answered 5/8/2013

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