Fracture of the Shaft of the Ulna
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the shaft of the ulna.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the forearm
- Swelling in the forearm
- Loss of ROM in the forearm
- Bruising
- Possible deformity in the forearm
Causes:
- Direct blow to forearm
- Fall on outstretched
Treatment:
- 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
‹
›
