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The role of orthoses in the management of elbow joints in persons with haemophilia
Author(s) -
Heim M.,
Wershavski M.,
Martinowitz U.,
Varon D.,
Checick A.,
Azaeia M.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
haemophilia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.213
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1365-2516
pISSN - 1351-8216
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2516.1999.0050s1043.x
Subject(s) - medicine , elbow , bandage , haemophilia , physical medicine and rehabilitation , sling (weapon) , physical therapy , range of motion , bracing , surgery , brace , engineering , mechanical engineering
The elbow joint is extremely prone to haemarthroses, and when these occur the elbow requires support and rest. Supporting the limb with a simple collar‐and‐cuff sling, a triangular bandage either with or without a shoulder immobilization device will provide an analgesic effect without adding an unnecessary heavy orthosis. As the swelling subsides and the pain lessens a dynamic orthosis aids in the support and compression. When considering functional bracing of the elbow joints there are a number of basic principles to be followed. One requires to consider problems of orthosis suspension, two dimensional motion and stabilization in the functional range of motion. This article provides the rationale for the special needs of persons with haemophilia who suffer from involvement of their elbow joints.