Elbow fractures come after a fall or an accident. Their symptoms include severe pain, swelling, bruises and inability to move the hand. Diagnosis is done by a Doctor after taking medical history and x-rays.
How Can Physical Therapy Help with Elbow Fracture ?
Patients with elbow fracture, either treated surgicaly, or conservatively, needs Physical Therapy treatment for proper rehabilitaion, so that the full range of motion and strength of the joints of the hand are restored. The immobilization of the hand for the healing of the bone has significant implication for the muscles of the upper limb like :
- Muscle weakness and atrophy
- Muscle contracture
- Joint stiffness
A personilised and specialized rehabilitaion program according to the individual needs of the patient is prescribed, that aims at restoring flexibility and muscle strength. The interventions used are :
Did you have elbow surgery ?
Physical Therapy can help you maximize the benefits of a surgery.Together with Physical Therapist Mr. Danalis you will customise your rehabilitaion, so that post-surgery pain is addressed quickly, and with exercise your hand will once again be strong and with full range of motion.
For elbow fracture rehabilitaion Contact PhysioDanali today for expert consultation.
References
- Egol K, Koval K, Zucherman J. Handbook of fractures Fifth Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015.
- Azar FS, Canale Canale T, T, Beaty Beaty J. J. Campbells Operative Orthopaedics 14th Edition.Elsevier, 2021.
- Giangarra Giangarra GiangarraCE, CE, Manske Manske RC, RC, Brotzman Brotzman SB. Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation 4th edition. Elsevier, 2018.