Sleeping position after elbow fracture

Patients with elbow fractures should pay attention to the following points in their sleeping position: first, try to sleep in a supine position with the face up; try not to take a lateral position at this time, because taking a lateral position will lead to unconscious stress on the patient’s elbow joint, or the patient may make this side of the elbow joint hold weight or pressure during sleep; second, it is recommended to place the forearm on the chest and use a triangular towel or bandage to It is recommended that the forearm be placed in front of the chest and restrained with a bandage to prevent the patient from doing unconscious activities during sleep that may lead to secondary fracture injury; iii. This means that the patient takes a semi-sitting position, with a thick quilt on the back of the shoulder, and then the upper body is kept slightly bent, at which time a triangular scarf is used to suspend the forearm in front of the chest, thus reducing the pressure on the elbow.