Fractured Radius and Ulna

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the radius and ulna.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the forearm
  • Swelling in the forearm
  • Loss of ROM in the forearm
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in the forearm
Causes
  • Fall onto outstretched hand
  • Direct blow
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Fractured Radius and Ulna Phase I

Purchase Phase

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

Fractured Radius and Ulna Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Fractured Radius and Ulna 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