Effect of Comprehensive Rehabilitation on Elbow Joint Dysfunction in Children with Humeral Supracondylar Fracture
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2013.12.025
- VernacularTitle:学龄前期小儿肱骨髁上骨折肘关节功能障碍的综合康复治疗
- Author:
Yang LIU
;
Yong LIU
;
Di ZHANG
;
Honghong ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
preschool children, humeral supracondylar fracture, joint dysfunction, rehabilitation treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2013;19(12):1186-1188
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effects of comprehensive rehabilitation on elbow joint dysfunction in preschool children with humeral supracondylar fracture. Methods 16 cases of humeral supracondylar fracture with elbow joint dysfunction were treated with fumigation of Chinese medicine combined with manipulation and physical therapy. The range of motion (ROM) and Hospital for Special Surgery Scoring System (HSS2) were used to evaluate the effects of treatment. Results ROM of elbow joint improved significantly after treatment (P<0.001), and all the children reached "excellence" after treatment according to HSS2. Conclusion Comprehensive rehabilitation is effective on elbow joint dysfunction in preschool children with humeral supracondylar fracture.
