Rehabilitation exercises after elbow fracture should be carried out according to the degree of fracture fixation and the degree of fracture stability. If the fracture is surgically treated, early rehabilitation exercises can be performed when the fracture is stable, such as passive joint flexion and extension exercises and active muscle strength exercises around the joint within 2-3 days after surgery to prevent the formation of deep vein thrombosis. If the fracture of the elbow joint is fixed in a cast, it is necessary to rest for about 6 weeks before rehabilitation exercises can be performed according to the healing of the fracture. In general, the elbow joint will be partially stiff for about 6 weeks after the fracture is fixed. So for fractures involving the joint area, it is earlier to take surgery than to do functional exercises after conservative treatment, which means earlier rehabilitation after the fracture.