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primary goal of surgical treatment to regain an unrestricted elbow function. Thus, the surgeon carefully needs to address all aspects of the injury to allow early (active) rehabilitation and thereby prevent elbow stiffness. 4 An improper osseous
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causes less peri-operative and post-operative morbidity with less soft-tissue trauma, reduced bleeding, a lower rate of infection and humeral head osteonecrosis. It also allows the treatment of associated intra-articular lesions, facilitating a fast
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, mechanical properties of plates and screws and postoperative rehabilitation. 11 Poor surgical technique not strictly adhering to principles of stability and fixation is another risk factor. Surgical technique is dependent on the fracture pattern and O
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). Postoperative rehabilitation Post-operatively, an intensive stretching program is recommended to maintain the functional range of motion achieved. This typically commences immediately, on the same day of the surgery, aided by the effects of regional anesthesia
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rehabilitation. Fracture fixation is mandatory for pain relief, early mobilisation and rehabilitation. DVT and PE represent recognised post-operative complications. It is currently accepted that the incidence of asymptomatic thromboembolic events is greater
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provided for six weeks. After cast removal the patient could start with passive and active range-of-motion exercises. Bony consolidation was acheived at three months post-operatively. The pain had decreased, and symptoms improved further with rehabilitation
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iii) Total hip arthroplasty THA ostensibly allows superior post-operative rehabilitation, 6 better hip functional outcome scores 1 , 3 , 14 , 25 and superior quality of life. 39 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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-term complications including osteonecrosis of the femoral head, posttraumatic osteoarthritis and heterotopic ossification may impair the natural course of post-injury healing and rehabilitation, often leading to a poor functional outcome and unsatisfactory clinical