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Case Studies | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2017
Case Study - Post Operative Rehabilitation of Fracture of Distal End of Radius
Abstract: Introduction: Fracture in distal end of radius is one the most common injury experienced by orthopedic surgeon. They uses various techniques to manage such fractures mostly they consider closed reduction, open methods of reduction, per cutaneous fixation and stabilization techniques. Lately open reduction along with internal fixation of distal end of radius fracture has gained significant acclaim recently. Methodology Present case study was performed on Mr. D.S Dahiya initiated during first week of November 2016 till end of February 2017 constituting four months of rehabilitation. Patient came post operatively with history of closed fracture of distal end of radius for physical therapy rehabilitation. Therapy initially started with pre rehabilitation kinesiological examination and accordingly short term and long term goals were identified. Hence physical therapy was focused on mobility, stability and functional training. For management of swelling ad edema cryotherapy was used initially. Therapy focused on range of motion exercises, mobilization of wrist since patient came with primary complain of stiffness, weakness, and swelling. Regular pre and post examinations were recorded. Complete rehabilitation involves four months. Functional training also performed considering requirement of the patient focused on wrist flexors, extensors and wrist deviators. Conclusion: Complete rehabilitation of four months exhibits significant improvement in mobility of wrist joint, and interphalangeal joints. Improvement also observed in functional activities of wrist and hand.
Keywords: distal radius fracture, rehabilitation, open reduction internal fixation
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2017,
Pages: 1974 - 1976