Joint development after fracture
Bone fractures in the joint area require serious treatment, as they can negatively affect the functionality and mobility of the injured limbs. In most cases, when treating fractures, the site of injury is fixed in a certain position with a plaster cast. For a long time, the victim must wear a plaster cast, thanks to which the bones will grow together in the correct position.
During this time, the patient's tendons and joints are immobile, due to which they begin to lose their elasticity and flexibility. In order to return the joints to their previous mobility after removing the plaster, patients are recommended to undergo a rehabilitation course, during which all flexion-extensor functions will be restored.
Content:
- How to develop joints after a fracture?
- How to develop the elbow and shoulder joint?
- How to develop a hip, knee and ankle joint?
- How to develop fingers and toes?
How to develop joints after a fracture?
During the rehabilitation of patients who have undergone fracture treatment, specialists prescribe sparing physiotherapy procedures that exclude any kind of physical impact on the damaged area. First of all, this category of patients is assigned special exercises, during the performance of which muscle tissue begins to strengthen in people.
Each patient should regularly do such exercises, while not forgetting to monitor the position of the joint. Regular loads on the area of damage to the musculoskeletal system contribute to the convergence and more dense fusion of bone fragments among themselves.
In parallel, patients are recovering:
- bone tissue;
- cartilage;
- ligaments.
During rehabilitation, patients should not have any health problems. His temperature, pressure and general well-being should be normal. The entire rehabilitation course can take from 2 to 6 weeks. Before the start of classes, the specialist directs his patient to an x-ray, a picture of which will determine the stage of the bone fusion process. If the lower limb was damaged, then at first the patient should move with the help of auxiliary means (crutches, sticks).
Rehabilitation measures for the development of joints include a whole range of procedures:
- cardiovascular exercises (bike, treadmill, on which you should move at a very slow pace);
- physical activity on the damaged joint;
- walking;
- exercises, during which the upper lower limbs, the shoulder girdle, the hip joint, etc. will be involved.
If during rehabilitation the patient experiences severe pain, it is necessary to stop exercising and consult a doctor.
How to develop the elbow and shoulder joint?
When developing the elbow and shoulder joints, all rehabilitation measures should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist who will coordinate all the actions of the patient. Before starting classes, you should get advice from an orthopedist, who will help you determine the level of stress. The patient, first of all, should warm up the area of the injured joint. After that, the specialist does a massage, the purpose of which is to restore atrophied muscles. Confident movements of the masseur will help to normalize blood circulation in the joint area, which has a positive effect on its functionality.
Some specialists prescribe rehabilitation for patients, during which special devices, sports equipment and other equipment are used. Each patient learns a set of exercises from the course of physiotherapy exercises, which he can perform independently at home.
In some cases, the rehabilitation process may be accompanied by a small side effect, which manifests itself in the form of the appearance of swelling in the area of the injured joint, or pain. In such cases, patients are prescribed special medications, ointments and gels.
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How to develop a hip, knee and ankle joint?
Patients who have injured their lower extremities need serious rehabilitation measures, the main goal of which is to restore their motor functions.
During classes with patients, the specialist teaches them to do exercises that:
- prevent muscle atrophy;
- normalize blood circulation;
- restore the functionality of the joints;
- normalize metabolic processes in injured joints, etc.
Before starting classes, the patient must undergo a hardware examination, which will help the attending physician determine whether the bones have healed correctly and in what condition the joints are.
The rehabilitation course for such patients includes a number of physiotherapeutic measures:
- massage;
- electrophoresis;
- magnetotherapy;
- acupuncture;
- exercises that restore the motor functions of the lower extremities;
- long walks in the fresh air;
- classes on special simulators, etc.
These procedures should be carried out in a medical and prophylactic institution, as it has the necessary medical equipment and well-trained specialists. Every day, each patient should perform a course of physical exercises at home, which is recommended by his trainer.
How to develop fingers and toes?
After an injury that affects the fingers of the upper or lower extremities, patients should undergo rehabilitation, which will prevent them from deforming and losing their mobility and functionality. Fingers perform vital functions, so the process of developing their joints must be approached with great responsibility.
The finger rehabilitation course includes a number of exercises that can be performed both in a health care facility and at home. Over time, you need to introduce strength exercises, which involve lifting weights or dumbbells. Massage should be done regularly to normalize blood flow to the extremities.
Author of the article: Kaplan Alexander Sergeevich | Orthopedist
Education: diploma in the specialty "General Medicine" received in 2009 at the Medical Academy. I. M. Sechenov. In 2012 completed postgraduate studies in Traumatology and Orthopedics at the City Clinical Hospital named after Botkin at the Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Disaster Surgery.
