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Advanced Physiotherapy of Supracondylar Femur Fracture with Implant In situ: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Shraddha S Kochar,
Mitushi Deshmukh,
Neha Chitale
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i54b33791
Subject(s) - medicine , femur , implant , orthopedic surgery , supine position , patella , rehabilitation , implant failure , patella fracture , deformity , physical therapy , surgery , physical medicine and rehabilitation , orthodontics
Patient main concerns were restriction of movements of right knee and pus discharge from wound over right knee. In this case, the main clinical findings were a substantial loss in range of motion at right knee joints. There was also fixed flexion deformity seen over right knee. Diagnosis of the case was non united operated infected case of supracondylar femur fracture right side with implant in situ. In these types of circumstances, therapeutic approaches have been demonstrated to be useful. A 35-year-old male visited the orthopaedics who referred department of physiotherapy with complaints of restriction of movement of right knee and pus discharge from wound over right knee. Patient was examine in standing and supine position .On inspection, patient keeps right hip in flexion, knee in flexion patella pointing upwards and foot in equinus. According to the research, starting weight-bearing too soon can lead to failure of implant and mal-union. Supracondylar femoral fracture is a challenging condition to deal with and is associated with many secondary complications. An important role is played by physiotherapist in rehabilitation and supracondylar femur fracture management.

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