Fracture of the Neck of the Radius
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the neck of the radius.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the elbow
- Swelling in the elbow
- Bruising in the elbow
- Stiffness in the elbow
- Pain with forearm rotation
Causes:
- Fall on an outstretched hand
- Direct blow
Treatment:
- Possible surgical intervention
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Phase 2
Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Phase 3
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Eccentric Wrist Extension
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