Principles of management of fractures in sports.
Return to athletic activity following a traumatic fracture most frequently requires normal anatomic and functional restoration of the extremity. Treatment of the skeletal injury should follow sound biomechanical principles allowing early soft-tissue rehabilitation. Familiarity with both closed functional treatment methods, as well as operative techniques, is required. Early detection and treatment of possible complications and institution of a comprehensive plan for rehabilitation and reconditioning can improve the chances for a successful outcome.
Marder
R A
RA
Department of Orthopaedics, University of California, Davis.
Chapman
M W
MW
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans