Fracture of the Neck of the Radius

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the neck of the radius.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the elbow
  • Swelling in the elbow
  • Bruising in the elbow
  • Stiffness in the elbow
  • Pain with forearm rotation
Causes
  • Fall on an outstretched hand
  • Direct blow
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Fracture of the Neck of the Radius Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Passive Elbow Extension
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Full Anterior Stretch
  • Wall Clocks

Fracture of the Neck of the Radius Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Curls
  • Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension

Fracture of the Neck of the Radius Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension