Physiotherapy for a radial head fracture is usually performed over a period of 6-8 weeks after the injury. The aim of the treatment is to reduce the patient’s pain, keep swelling of the elbow joint within limits, and to start light movement exercises as early as possible in order to mobilize the joint and prevent … Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head
Exercises Mobilization – rotational movement: Place the forearm on a table top. The palms of your hands are facing the table. Now turn your wrists towards the ceiling. The movement comes from the elbow joint. 10 repetitions. Mobilization – flexion and extension: Sit straight and upright on a chair. Arms hang loosely beside the body. … Exercises | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head
When is physiotherapy recommended? In the case of a radial head fracture, despite the necessary immobilization of the elbow joint, it is advisable to start physiotherapy early in order to counteract later problems that may delay the healing process. In practice, this means that treatment should be started within the first three days after the … When is physiotherapy recommended? | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head
Pain The pain of a fracture of the radial head can be very severe. Particularly in the area of the radial head, pronounced pain under pressure can quickly indicate the fracture. Rotation of the forearm can also increase the pain significantly. Depending on the type of fracture and if other tissues and bones are involved, … Pain | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head
Together with the ulna, the radius forms our forearm bones, radius and ulna. Certain injuries can lead to a fracture, i.e. a break of the radius. Especially often the radius breaks when falling on the stretched arm, for example when trying to cushion a fall with the hand. Physiotherapy/treatment The treatment of a radius fracture … Physiotherapy for a radius fracture
Classification The radius can break in different places: The common distal radius fracture can be divided into two forms depending on the cause of the injury: Children are particularly often affected, as they often tend to fall when playing. Older people also frequently suffer a radius fracture, since the risk of falls increases with age. … Classification | Physiotherapy for a radius fracture
Radius fracture in a child Children in particular often fall while playing and are often affected by a distal radius fracture. For diagnosis, the wrist and forearm are x-rayed in at least 2 planes. Now the problem in children is that the bones are still very soft. Especially the periosteum is very flexible, so that … Radius fracture in a child | Physiotherapy for a radius fracture
Healing time The healing time depends strongly on the extent of the injury and the chosen therapy: It can be problematic if the fracture does not heal or heals incorrectly with conservative therapy. It may be necessary to operate after all. This delays healing. Complications such as Sudeck’s disease (a trophic disorder that can lead … Healing time | Physiotherapy for a radius fracture
Introduction The causes of pain in the forearm can be varied, but in most cases they are due to incorrect or excessive strain on the muscles. Particularly in the case of manual workers or athletes, the pain is usually the result of mechanical stress on the hands or forearms. It is not uncommon for chronic … Pain in the right forearm
Pain after localization Pain on the outside of the right forearm is primarily caused by three muscle groups that are responsible for the movement of the hand and elbow. These are the long extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers, and the flexor muscles of the elbow. These muscle groups run along the outside of … Pain after localization | Pain in the right forearm
Forearm pain as a symptom of a heart attack A life-threatening disease that can cause pain in the arms is heart attack. One speaks of a heart attack when the occlusion of one of the coronary arteries results in an undersupply of blood and thus oxygen to the heart muscles. The consequence is a restricted … Forearm pain as a symptom of a heart attack | Pain in the right forearm
Basics The elbow joint is a joint that consists of three partial joints and involves three bones: upper arm bone, ulna and radius. The following partial joints can be subdivided: A partial joint consists of humerus and ulna, the so-called humeroulnar joint. This is functionally a hinge joint that bends and stretches the forearm. The … Basics | Elbow Orthosis
