Biology question--If somebody had an elbow cast, why wouln't they be able to bend at the elbow after the cast was removed?
2007-03-02 16:02:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Possible atrophy of the muscles and ligaments. They will have to go through therapy to get those muscles strong and loose again.
2007-03-02 16:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inflammation, fear, pain. I watched my son turn stark grey/white the first time he moved it, after the cast was removed. He nearly passed out cold.
2007-03-02 16:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by Serena M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becuase the ligaments and tendons tighten and basicall freeze into that position....its only temporary, but lite streching helps.
2007-03-02 16:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nerves that control the arm may be damaged
ie, motor neuron or an interneron
2007-03-02 19:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by Obs T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋