Olecranon fracture recovery training method

After an olecranon fracture, certain rehabilitation training is required. The rehabilitation training must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. This rehabilitation training should not be done too early to avoid secondary injury. Professional help is required. During the rehabilitation training process, attention should be paid to some strength issues and it should be done step by step. Only in this way can a better training effect be achieved. Let us now learn about the methods of recovery training for olecranon fractures.

Olecranon fracture recovery training method

The first step in rehabilitation exercises for olecranon fractures is to suspend the arm within two weeks after surgery, which is conducive to reducing swelling and relieving pain. Then, after two weeks, the plaster was removed and non-weight-bearing flexion and extension exercises were performed. As for the popular five-step elbow exercise method, from a professional point of view, only flexion and extension training is recommended after surgery, while other rotations and so on are not suitable for early rehabilitation exercises.

Postoperative recovery time

First stage after surgery: 0-2 weeks. During this stage, you can only move within the safe range specified by the doctor, control local edema and pain, and ensure that undamaged joints reach full range of motion. Be careful not to flex the elbow more than 90° until the fracture heals. If the triceps brachii is ruptured or torn, the principles of tendon healing should be followed. Avoid pulling the repaired tendon in the first 3 weeks. Active elbow extension and active or passive elbow flexion exceeding 90° are inappropriate.

Elbow anti-gravity ROM exercises

Grade I and II joint loosening

Mild functional activities: Encourage light activities of daily living with the affected limb

The third postoperative stage: 8 weeks to 6 months

The goal of this phase is to resume full range of functional activities and normal participation in functional activities, work, and leisure activities. If the patient cannot use a single muscle group, progressive resistance training is contraindicated. Progressive resistance exercises of all muscle groups can be performed to strengthen proprioceptive neuromuscular control and encourage patients to actively participate in daily life activities, work and recreational activities.