Protection and Rehabilitation of Forearm Rotation Function after Fracture of Radius: 53 Case Report
- VernacularTitle:桡骨骨折术后前臂旋转功能障碍的预防及康复
- Author:
Xiaodong BAI
;
Gengyan XING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
fracture of radius, forearm rotation, prevention, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(9):875-876
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo study the rehabilitation for the forearm rotation function handicap after the fracture of radius. Methods53 patients with the forearm rotation function handicap after operation for the fracture of radius were reviewed. ResultsThe patients were followed up for 2～7 years. The angles of pronation and supination in forearm were 23.47° and 34.42° before treatment, and were 66.59° and 78.56° after treatment （P<0.01）. The patients with the course of disease less than 2 months procured better forearm rotation function the those more than 2 months （P<0.01）. ConclusionThe forearm rotation function need to be prevented and rehabilitated early after the fracture of radius.
