Fractures and Joint Replacement

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 (stress fractures). 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. This is very important in order to avoid permanent stiffness getting established, leading to conditions such as frozen shoulder, if the fracture is on your upper arm. It is through these movements and exercises that your body brings on nutrients in the area and makes the fracture heal faster and better. By having physiotherapy during the healing period, you ensure you achieve the full range of motion back, the pain is minimal, you don’t get stiff and you don’t lose strength.