Functional Fracture Bracing
A Manual
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Publisher)
Published on 13. May 2002
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7817-3729-6 (ISBN)
Description
Written by pioneering leaders in the development of functional fracture bracing systems, this manual is a practical 'how-to' guide to the use of these systems for fractures of the upper and lower limb. Drs. Sarmiento and Latta explain the indications and contraindications for functional bracing, show how to place and remove the brace, and offer detailed advice on patient instruction, rehabilitation, follow-up, expected outcome, and prevention and management of complications. The book is thoroughly illustrated with more than 400 step-by-step photographs and contains patient information sheets that can be copied and handed out to patients.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
430
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-3729-6 (9780781737296)
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Content
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