Effect of Comprehensive Rehabilitation on Elbow Joint Dysfunction in Children with Humeral Supracondylar Fracture / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the effects of comprehensive rehabilitation on elbow joint dysfunction in preschool children with hu-meral supracondylar fracture. Methods 16 cases of humeral supracondylar fracture with elbow joint dysfunction were treated with fumiga-tion of Chinese medicine combined with manipulation and physical therapy. The range of motion (ROM) and Hospital for Special Surgery Scoring System (HSS2) were used to evaluate the effects of treatment. Results ROM of elbow joint improved significantly after treatment (P<0.001), and all the children reachedexcellenceafter treatment according to HSS2. Conclusion Comprehensive rehabilitation is effec-tive on elbow joint dysfunction in preschool children with humeral supracondylar fracture.