My daughter broke her arm at the elbow 2 years ago, had pins placed, and wore a cast for about 3 months. She recovered well and regained all range of motion and strength quickly; and her surgeon said he didn't foresee any long term problems resulting from
the injury. She hasn't had anymore appointments since those initial couple months of follow up. BUT-- I have noticed lately, when she is supporting herself up on bars--the arm that was broken hyperextends -- bends backwards a little further than the other one does. I know there can be problems that result if the arm does not straighten completely out--but I'm wondering if problems can occur from the arm bending too far backwards. There isn't any pain. As far as I know she doesn't even realize it happens. Has anyone experienced this or ever had issues because of it?
the injury. She hasn't had anymore appointments since those initial couple months of follow up. BUT-- I have noticed lately, when she is supporting herself up on bars--the arm that was broken hyperextends -- bends backwards a little further than the other one does. I know there can be problems that result if the arm does not straighten completely out--but I'm wondering if problems can occur from the arm bending too far backwards. There isn't any pain. As far as I know she doesn't even realize it happens. Has anyone experienced this or ever had issues because of it?