Introduction A radial head fracture is a fracture of the bone at the upper end of the radius of the forearm. It accounts for about 3% of all bony injuries in the population and usually occurs during falls. Depending on the extent of the injury, different forms are described, which can be treated in different … Radial head fracture
Accompanying Violations In the case of a fracture of the radial head, various concomitant injuries can occur, depending on the extent of the force involved. Particularly common is parallel damage to the inner collateral ligament of the elbow. Adjacent fractures of the humerus or ulna are also frequently observed. Of course, the fracture of the … Accompanying Violations | Radial head fracture
Therapy The fracture of the radial head can be treated either conservatively or surgically. Which of the two procedures is chosen is decided according to the type and extent of the injury. If it is a simple fracture without displacement of the bone fragments, successful conservative treatment is often possible. In the case of comminuted … Therapy | Radial head fracture
Supporting physiotherapy After a radial head fracture, it is important to relearn the function of the elbow. Physiotherapeutic treatment is prescribed for this purpose. Especially in conservative therapy, the focus is on early functional therapy. Here, gentle, adapted movement exercises are started after only about 7 days.After an operation, physiotherapy is also used for rehabilitation, … Supporting physiotherapy | Radial head fracture
Prognosis All in all, a satisfactory result can usually be achieved with the current treatment methods for radial head fractures. However, no method offers an optimal long-term result with absolute certainty. It is not uncommon for certain limitations to be left in the mobility of the affected elbow joint, regardless of the selected therapeutic procedure. … Prognosis | Radial head fracture
Compensation for pain and suffering Whether a patient is entitled to compensation for pain and suffering following a fracture of the radial head is a decision made on a case-by-case basis. In determining the possible compensation for pain and suffering, the long-term functional limitations and permanent damage that a patient suffers as a result of … Compensation for pain and suffering | Radial head fracture
Introduction Everyone has seen it before and many have worn it themselves – a plaster cast. The bandage, made of hard plaster, is a means of conservative treatment of damage to anatomical structures. These include not only the bones, with which most people put a cast, but also the joints, ligaments and tendons. The plaster … Plaster
What materials are available? The stabilizing part of real plaster casts is made of plaster. Nowadays, however, plastic splints are also referred to as plaster, even though no plaster was actually used. In addition to the hard parts of a plaster cast, many other materials are used to ensure the greatest possible stabilization and a … What materials are available? | Plaster
Wearing period The length of time for which the cast must be worn depends on the severity of the injury and the location. Some patients get rid of the cast after one week, others only after 10 weeks. Below are some examples of situations that require the application of a plaster cast: Short-term immobilization after … Wearing period | Plaster
