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I broke my wrist 4 weeks ago and they removed the cast but my muscles in my hands are still stiff and really painful. help?
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Therapy: Depending upon your fracture, and how it is healed, pt and ot may be started to regain motion, and get rid of swelling etc.It is not unusual to have stiffness and even some pain for a week or so, after casts have come off.
Answered 5/1/2019
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