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Physiotherapy for Forearm Surgery
Forearm surgery is a surgical procedure which occurs between the elbow and the wrist. There are many reasons for why someone would undergo forearm surgery. An orthopaedic consultant would be the practitioner would perform the procedure with the assistants of an anaesthetist and their team. The patient can either have a local anaesthetic or a general anaesthetic; both come with risks but will be decided upon with the patients request and the medical practitioner’s clinical judgement. Some of the reasons for undergoing forearm surgery can include:
- Fracture stabilisation
- Muscle repair
- Tendon repair
- Nerve decompression
- Manipulation post fracture
Forearm surgery can cause pain, swelling, decreased range of movement and weakness. This will prevent the individual from having normal function of the whole arm. Physiotherapists work with the individual to rehabilitate post forearm surgery and improve function. Some of the treatments which can be expected from a physiotherapist when rehabilitating post forearm surgery are:
- Mobilisations
- Ice therapy
- Pain management
- Electrotherapy
- Strengthening exercises
- Stretching exercises
- Range of movement
These treatments for post elbow surgery rehabilitation can help to promote a speedy recovery, optimise healing, improve function and decrease pain. The physiotherapist will provide a comprehensive rehabilitation programme in partnership with the individual with personal goals.
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