Functional Fracture Bracing

Introduction Functional Bracing of Diaphyseal Humeral Fractures Rationale Indications and contraindications Management Closed Fractures Open Fractures Distraction Nerve palsy Shoulder subluxation Manipulation Brace application, patient instructions and early function Discontinue use of the brace and follow-up Expected outcome Managing Late nerve palsy Malalignment Delayed and non-union Skin problems Refracture Muscle weakness and limited range of motion Functional Bracing of Diaphyseal Ulnar Fractures Rationale Indications and contraindications Acute management Closed fractures Open fractures Brace application and function Patient instructions Brace removal and follow-up Expected outcome Managing complications Synostosis Malalignment Delayed and non-union Skin problems Refracture Poor grip and range of motion Functional Bracing the Diaphyseal Tibial Fracture Rationale Indications and contraindications Management Acute management Closed fractures Open fractures Manipulation Initial immobilization Patient instructions Follow-up Expected outcome Managing complications Late nerve palsy Malalignment and shortening Delayed and non-union Initial stabilization The below-the-knee functional cast The custom-made Brace The thermoplastic Brace The pre-fabricated Brace Other Indications for Functional Fracture Bracing Introduction Functional Bracing of delayed union and non-union of the tibia Functional Bracing the distal radius fracture Functional Bracing of diaphyseal femoral fractures Functional bracing of forearm fractures INDE