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Just had emergency brachial artery thromboletomy. how much should i bend &straighten my arm so it doesn't stiffen. 4 inch incision is very painful. have to force my arm to straighten. don't want to to irritate/open incision. recovery time? work?

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Dr. Vijaya Sikand answered

Postoperative : You really should be in contact with the surgeon who did this procedure or a member of his staff for postoperative advice. This does nor require going to the office unless they advise you to be examined in person.

Answered 3/29/2020

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A member asked:

Just had emergency brachial artery thromboletomy. how much should i bend &straighten my arm so it doesn't stiffen. 4 inch incision is very painful. have to force my arm to straighten. don't want to to irritate/open incision. recovery time? work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vijaya Sikand answered

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