Rehabilitation after periprosthetic fractures

Periprosthetic fractures of the upper and lower extremities not only represent a challenge for surgeons but also for the rehabilitation team. The sometimes multimorbid patients have often undergone several surgical operations and need special planning and cooperation between an interdisciplinary tea...

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Published in:Der Unfallchirurg 2016-03, Vol.119 (3), p.194-201
Main Authors: Schmitt-Sody, M, Valle, C
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Evidence-Based Medicine
Fracture Fixation, Internal - rehabilitation
Fracture Healing
Humans
Immobilization - methods
Periprosthetic Fractures - diagnosis
Periprosthetic Fractures - therapy
Physical Therapy Modalities
Recovery of Function
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Periprosthetic fractures of the upper and lower extremities not only represent a challenge for surgeons but also for the rehabilitation team. The sometimes multimorbid patients have often undergone several surgical operations and need special planning and cooperation between an interdisciplinary team in order to achieve the best possible functional result and social reintegration. A structured rehabilitation planning after surgical treatment is a prerequisite for the patient to return to life as normal as possible. The aim is always rapid mobilization to achieve independence in activities of daily living. Special attention should be paid to postoperative immobilization and weight bearing.
ISSN:1433-044X
DOI:10.1007/s00113-016-0146-8