Conservative management of the post-traumatic stiff elbow: a physiotherapist's perspective. Issue 2 (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Val
• Is Part Of: Shoulder & elbow. Volume 8:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 134
• Page End: 141
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: conservative management -- post-traumatic -- stiff elbow; Elbow -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Elbow -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Periodicals; Elbow -- Periodicals; Shoulder Joint -- Periodicals; Elbow Joint -- Periodicals; 617.572005
• DOI: 10.1177/1758573216633065
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-5732

Abstract

Elbow stiffness is a common consequence following trauma with the management of this condition posing a challenge to therapists and surgeons alike. This paper discusses the role of conservative treatment, such as exercise and splinting, in the prevention and management of the stiff elbow, along with a review of available evidence, to justify their usage.