Introduction
Physical Therapy in Hazle Township for Elbow Fractures
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton's patient guide on elbow fractures.
The elbow is a very important region of the arm. It serves as a hinge joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm and allows movements for activities like feeding and lifting. It also allows rotation of the hand and forearm. Together these functions allow us to position the hand in space to perform all its unique and skillful actions. Fractures of the bones that make up the elbow prevent normal movement at the joint and therefore limit the function of the hand, wrist, and forearm. As a result, these injuries must be treated with care to achieve the best possible long-term outcome.
This guide will help you understand:
- what parts of the elbow are involved
- what the symptoms are
- what can cause these fractures
- how health care professionals diagnose these fractures
- what the treatment options are
- what FYZICAL Hazleton’s approach to rehabilitation is