Volume 26, Issue 123, May 2022

Rehabilitation of a sub-trochanteric fracture of a 43-year-old male with a permanent disability of right lower limb: a case report

Sakshi K Kariya¹, Shivani Rajesh Utamchandani^2♦, Pratik Arun Pansopkar³

¹Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
²Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
³Head of Department, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India

^♦Corresponding author
Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India;

ABSTRACT

Sub-trochanteric fractures occur between the lesser trochanter and 5cm distally on the proximal femoral neck. These fractures contribute for around 7% to 34% of all femur fractures. Fractures in younger people are more frequent by high-energy trauma and have a significant commination; however, fractures in the elderly are more likely to be caused by low-energy traumas. To achieve a return to adequate functional independence and mobility, sub-trochanteric fractures generally demand a multidisciplinary approach that includes sufficient surgical fixation, early mobilization, and physical rehabilitation. Many studies, on the other hand, have validated intensive physical therapy in the acute care phase, stating that it improves recovery as compared to delayed physical therapy. Furthermore, patients in the early phase of hospitalization who received a high-intensity physiotherapy session met functional discharge criteria one week quicker than in the normal physiotherapy community. This report describes the effects of early rehabilitation before surgery for Sub-trochanteric fracture. So the Main Goal is educating and recovery of patients and prevents secondary complications. Patient motivation and goal-oriented therapy were beneficial in regaining baseline functional mobility.

Keywords: Sub-trochanteric fractures, road traffic accident, case report, rehabilitation

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms184e2162

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v26i123/ms184e2162

Published: 20 May 2022