Documented Physiotherapeutic Approach in Post Corrective Osteotomy Procedure for Gunstock Deformity Caused by Old Supracondylar Fracture Malunion

Authors

  • B. Niharika1 , D.Sidharth2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3268

Keywords:

CYRIAX deep friction massage, faradism under tension, muscle energy techniques. TOOLS : Inch tape, goniometer

Abstract

Background: Physiotherapeutic intervention in a phasic manner has been in practice after orthopedic
surgeries .graded physiotherapy has a great value in reducing post surgical inflammation pain and
improving mobility .this work is done towards presenting the data regarding post surgical condition of
corrective osteotomy for cubital varus on left side[7] the treatment techniques were choosen on the basis
of phasic evaluation and post treatment evaluation was done in order to check the prognosis in terms of
inflammation[8], pain and ROM .several exercise therapeutic techniques and electro therapeutic techniques
have been selected periodically on a basis of pre- treatment assessment. In this data presentation electro
therapeutic techniques like,faradism under tension[1] for correction of deformity, TENS,ULTRA SOUND
[23], PARAFFIN WAX BATH (pain relief and extensibility)where the treatment modalities selected.
Method : Treatment techniques were selected based on the evaluation in every particular session. . faradism
under tension [1],Paraffin wax bath, TENS[23] ,muscle energy techniques[17], cyriax deep friction massage[2]
and ultrasound therapy [23]modalities were used selectively.
Results : Faradism under tension ,Paraffin wax bath, TENS ,muscle energy techniques, cyriax deep
friction massage and ultrasound therapy modalities were used selectively with range of movement
exercise in four phases and evaluation was done in every session. each phase was of 3 days at the end of
12 days re evaluation was done and found that there was a marked decrease in pain, inflammation[9] and
increased range of motion.
Conclusion : after the selective physiotherapy approaches there was reduction of pain,oedema and range
of motion was improved. graded physiotherapeutic intervention is important to most of the orthopedic post
operative conditions in reducing pain, decreasing inflammation, increasing mobility

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Author Biography

  • B. Niharika1 , D.Sidharth2

    1
    BPT Intern, Sret College of Physiotherapy, Maharaja’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Ntr University of Health
    Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India, 2
    Vice Principal (Sret College of Physiotherapy)

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Published

2020-01-30

How to Cite

Documented Physiotherapeutic Approach in Post Corrective Osteotomy Procedure for Gunstock Deformity Caused by Old Supracondylar Fracture Malunion. (2020). Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 14(1), 43-48. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3268