Fractures of the forearm and elbow.
Fractures of the forearm in the athletic population can often result in significant dysfunction if they are not treated correctly. Conservative management of these injuries is often fraught with difficulty. We review current techniques of internal fixation with the goal of allowing the athlete to begin early functional rehabilitation and eventual return to participation. With these goals in mind, functional orthoptic management is also reviewed. In addition, recommendations for allowing full participation are given, as well as eventual hardware removal.
Department of Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
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D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries