The golden period for rehabilitation of elbow triad is within three months after surgery, which should be intervened as early as possible in order to maximize the recovery of function.
Elbow triad refers to elbow dislocation combined with radial head and coronoid process fracture, which is a more serious type of elbow traumatic disease, with great difficulty in treatment and poor prognosis. Functional exercise should be performed as early as possible after early surgical fixation to prevent stiffness of the elbow joint and poor mobility caused by late activity.
Functional activity of the elbow joint is closely related to the quality of life, so rehabilitation of postoperative function is particularly important. Rehabilitation programs are usually formulated in terms of fixed intraoperative strength, emphasizing an early start. However, if intraoperative stability does not allow for early functional exercise, hinged external fixation brace assistance should be performed as early as possible.
Elbow triad rehabilitation should start as early as possible after the surgeon confirms the fixation, which helps to minimize complications that may delay the condition and result in limited joint motion, affecting normal life.