Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in Post Operative Tibia- Fibula Fracture with External Fixators
Gunjan Ambalkar
Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DU) Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Deepak Jain
Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Pratik Phansopkar *
Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Introduction: A tibia - fibula fracture occurs when a fall or trauma to the lower extremities puts more tension on the bones than they can tolerate. Diaphyseal tibial fractures are the most common long bone fracture. Lower extremity Tibia and fibula fractures are examples of fractures. Tibial shaft fractures are most typically associated with a history of severe trauma. The tibia is the most commonly fractured bone in the lower extremity. The bone's shaft is in the middle Fibula fractures are usually, but not always, accompanied by tibial shaft fractures.
Case Presentation: At the previous 15 days, a 49-year-old male patient accounted in a hospital with a road traffic accident.
Discussion: The physiotherapy was given to this patient for muscle energy technique resulting in a high degree of range of motion in the lower extremity, reduce pain, and improves flexibility and strength.
Conclusion: Physiotherapy has a significant effect on pain, strength, and range of motion. The result of this case report specifies that it may be effective for pain relief, improvement in strength, and functional ability.
Keywords: Physical therapy, rehabilitation, tibia-fibula fracture, external fixator