Whether or not rehabilitation training is still needed after humerus plate removal depends on the patient’s individual situation.
After the humerus plate is removed, it means that the local fracture has been completely recovered, if the patient does not have abnormal symptoms, such as muscle atrophy or limited joint movement, there is no need for rehabilitation training, and it will not cause adverse effects on life and work in the later stage.
If the patient has muscle atrophy of the upper limb or local joint activity limitation after humerus plate removal, such as the existence of the upper arm, shoulder, elbow combined injuries, caused by the above parts of the activity limitation, or in the process of surgery caused by the nerve congestion, edema, manifested as numbness of the hand tiger’s mouth area, as well as the wrist joints, finger dorsiflexion weakness, then need to carry on the rehabilitation training.
At this time, patients can passively practice wrist and finger dorsal extension training to promote the recovery of nerve function. Improve muscle strength, restore the range of motion of joints, and prevent the sequelae of motor dysfunction.
It is recommended that patients consult their doctors in time to develop appropriate rehabilitation measures according to their individual circumstances.