What are some ways to recover faster from a broken wrist or elbow?

1, Be compliant: Your orthopedic or hand surgeon knows how to treat your fracture. Trying to take things into your own hands and second guessing treatment is problably the biggest mistake made. 2. Stop smoking: smoking is a known risk for delayed healling or non healing of bone 3. Make sure general health is maintained. Ex: if you are diabetic adhere to rx. 4. Eat properly. Poor nutrition is bad for healing.

Stabilization: Several factors are in play. The fracture must be stabilized with either a cast or internal fixation such as a plate and screws, it must be free from infection, have good blood flow. The patient must have good nutrition and avoid smoking. Sometimes devices that emit electromagnetic pulses can be used to speed healing as well. Younger patients tend to heal faster as well.

Movement: One of the most important things to focus on following a fracture is maintaining as much motiin as possible. It is very important to work on range of motion exercises several times a day, every day, but follow the restrictions laid out by your doctor. Emphasize hand movement - opening and closing your fist - and flexing and extending your elbow, as these can be problem areas.