FINALS: Fracture Rehab Flashcards
(10 cards)
Q: What are the primary goals of fracture rehabilitation?
A: Promote bone healing, control pain and swelling, prevent stiffness and atrophy, restore ROM and strength, and return to function.
Q: What are key interventions during the acute (immobilization) phase of fracture rehab?
A: Pain and edema management, isometrics for immobilized muscles, mobilization of uninvolved joints, and maintaining cardio fitness.
Q: What are the rehab goals in the subacute (post-immobilization) phase?
A: Restore ROM, begin muscle re-education, gentle strengthening, and scar/soft tissue mobilization.
Q: What signals readiness to progress from acute to subacute phase in fracture rehab?
A: Physician clearance and evidence of callus formation or stable healing.
Q: What types of exercises are introduced in the chronic (functional) phase?
A: Progressive resistance training, balance, proprioception, and task-specific functional activities.
Q: What upper limb rehab considerations should be kept in mind post-fracture?
A: Avoid overhead movement early, progress shoulder-elbow-wrist motion sequentially, and restore grip strength.
Q: What are key elements of lower limb fracture rehab?
A: Progressive weight-bearing, ROM exercises for hip/knee/ankle, gait training with assistive devices.
Q: When is full weight-bearing typically reintroduced after a lower limb fracture?
A: In the chronic phase, once adequate healing is confirmed radiographically and clinically.
Q: Which modalities can assist in fracture rehab?
A: Cryotherapy, TENS/IFC, ultrasound, heat, and splints/braces depending on stage.
Q: Name 2 red flags or complications to monitor during fracture rehab.
A: DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and delayed union or malunion.
