Rehabilitation training after elbow fracture

Rehabilitation training after elbow fracture mainly includes muscle contraction exercises as well as joint flexion and extension activities for functional exercises. After the elbow fracture is externally fixed by plaster or internally fixed by surgery for about 4-6 weeks, there can be obvious scab formation at the fracture site and the standard of clinical healing can be considered for rehabilitation training. After local removal of the cast, water lifting exercises can be appropriately performed, and exercises by pulling the bar can also be considered to help strengthen the upper arm muscles and avoid muscle atrophy. Before rehabilitation exercises, local scalding with blood-boosting herbs can be used to help strengthen the effect of the exercises. It is also necessary to strengthen elbow joint flexion and abduction exercises to enhance joint flexibility. Exercises should be performed gradually, avoiding excessive time and accidental injuries caused by excessive force.