There are many types of fractures. Some don't require any immobilisation, some do and some of them need surgery. Most fractures are the result of increased pressure on a part of a bone but you can have other types occurring spontaneously because of osteoporosis or accumulative stress. Some fractures are very difficult to be repaired surgically because of previous joint disease/ arthritis and require joint replacement.
While your fracture is healing it requires relative rest but also healing movements. It is through these movements and exercises that your body brings on nutrients in the area and makes the fracture heal faster and better. There is though a fine balance between movements and rest , so as to allow the optimal healing to occur,
It is essential though that you perform range of motion (ROM) exercises as after the necessary period of immobilization finishes you could develop permanent joint stiffness, such as frozen shoulder. The risk of this would likely be early arthritis and a painful, dysfunctional joint. The role of physiotherapy on fracture rehabilitation is to minimize this risk of stiffness and once the fracture has fully healed to condition that part of the body with the appropriate strengthening and ROM exercises.
The joint replacements are most often the outcome of advanced/ stage 4 osteoarthritis. They allow better and pain-free movements as the element of inflammation, pain and stiffness of the joint is removed. Their early stages of recovery can be painful for some, as part of the bone needs to be removed for the new joint to be in position. Regular icing the replaced joint and therapeutic exercises establish normal and pain free movements again. In Physiomove we have extensive experience in their recovery and we will guide you through your rehabilitation step by step for a faster and better functional outcome.
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