Paper Key : IRJ************368
Author: B.m.limon,Md.imamul Islam,Amena Jahan Saba,Md. Ratan Molla
Date Published: 03 Nov 2024
Abstract
Background: Supracondylar humeral fractures are common in pediatric orthopedics, often requiring comprehensive treatment strategies to restore limb function and mobility. This study evaluates the effectiveness of various interventions on limb mobility, muscle power, and the ability to perform specific movements in patients with these fractures. Methods: An experimental study was conducted, involving patients with supracondylar humeral fractures treated at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Participants underwent a series of interventions, including educational booklets. Pre-test and post-test assessments were conducted to measure limb extension, muscle power, and the ability to perform supination and pronation. Results: The study observed significant improvements post-intervention. In limb extension, 62.1% of participants achieved extension above 90 degrees post-test, compared to none pre-test. Muscle power showed substantial enhancement, with 51.8% of participants reaching the highest muscle power level post-intervention. Additionally, 99.0% of participants could perform supination perfectly post-intervention, an increase from 89.2% pre-test. Pronation ability was high in both pre-test and post-test assessments. Conclusion: The study demonstrates the positive impact of targeted interventions on improving limb mobility, muscle power, and specific movement abilities in patients with supracondylar humeral fractures. These findings highlight the importance of comprehensive rehabilitation in the treatment of these fractures. Future research should focus on larger-scale studies with longer follow-up periods to further validate and expand upon these findings.Keywords: Supracondylar humeral fractures, rehabilitation, limb mobility, muscle power, physiotherapy, pediatric orthopedics.