Optimizing elbow rehabilitation after instability.
Elbow instability is a common clinical problem that requires careful assessment and treatment to achieve a successful outcome. Rehabilitation is a key element in achieving a stable mobile elbow. Careful communication between the treating therapist and surgeon is essential so that an optimal rehabilitation program can be developed and implemented. By understanding the patterns of injury and the biomechanics of the elbow, a good outcome can be achieved in most patients who have elbow instability.
Szekeres
Mike
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Department of Hand Therapy, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4L6. mikes@sjhc.london.on.ca
Chinchalkar
Shrikant J
SJ
King
Graham J W
GJ
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000503:physiopathology; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013165:Splints