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OTA2017: Formal physical therapy not necessary following minimally-displaced radial head fracture

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October 2017

OTA2017: Formal physical therapy not necessary following minimally-displaced radial head fracture

Vol: 6| Issue: 10| Number:36| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Minimally Displaced, Isolated Radial Head Fractures Do Not Require Formal Physical Therapy: Results of a Prospective Randomized Trial

Contributing Authors:
KA Egol J Haglin A Lott R Belayneh DN Kugelman AM Qatu SR Konda

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51 patients with a radial head fracture with less than 2mm displacement were randomized to either formal outpatient physical therapy or provided a list of exercises to be completed at home. Patients were assessed for time to clinical healing, as well as disability and elbow range of motion over a 1-year follow-up. The only significant difference between groups noted was disability at 6 weeks post-...

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