Parents Another After Break Question

[Kristie]

I was talking to my hubs about ways to help keep her arm safe while it finishes healing without a cast. The doc wants her moving and using as much as possible so no sling or ACE on it on a regular basis. But when she hits the gym tomorrow, does it sound ridiculous to put an ACE on it for a little more support? He sort of rolled his eyes at me but I just want to be safe. He's far less paranoid than I am, can you tell? He figures the ortho would have mentioned if that was necessary but I think that he's a busy guy and sometimes they don't think of everything before a patient walks out. Also, could it really hurt to be bandaged for an hour once a week? I think not.

I guess the question is, do you think it will offer any support or will it just be a waste of money?

 

[penelope20_1999]

it may not offer extra support, but it may help remind any coaches involved she has limits. that is just my 2 cents.

 

[Texasmomof3]

Call the doctor's office and ask. Our docs had both my ds (after an ulna/radial break) and dd (after a broken thumb) to start back in a soft brace for the first two weeks, as the areas were weak and they did not want to risk re-injury.

 

[sleeping judy]

yes, my little ds wore a brace for five weeks after an ulna radial break. It looked similar to this one.

https://www.ezywrap.com/p-1079-ulti...and-forearm-support-with-thumb-spica-105.aspx