Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8718918 | Injury | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Post-operative rehabilitation and weight-bearing protocols are important to fracture fixation outcomes, yet there is a dearth in the literature concerning universal treatment guidelines following plate fixation of extremity fractures. There are controversies regarding time to allow weight-bearing and range of motion for most fractures of the upper and lower extremity. This lack of a consensus has led to varying practice guidelines and differing anecdotal protocols between treating surgeons. This review attempts to establish consensus guidelines for the post-operative rehabilitation required for patients following plate fixation of common upper and lower extremity fractures.
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Authors
Niloofar Dehghan, Sean M. Mitchell, Emil H. Schemitsch,