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 rehabilitation, 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 rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation, so that post-surgery pain is addressed quickly. By performing a structured exercise program your strength and range of motion will be restored.
For elbow fracture rehabilitation 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.