Araştırma Makalesi

Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus

Cilt: 44 Sayı: 2 1 Ocak 2010
  • Semsi Aksoy
  • Seval Izdes
  • Mahmut Komurcu
  • Murat Bozkurt
  • Mustafa Basbozkurt
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Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus

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Objectives: An effective rehabilitation program is essential to prevent joint stiffness and regain range of motion after surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. We evaluated the effect of a physiotherapy program on functional results, that involved passive resistive stretching exercises performed under axillary brachial plexus block after radiographic observation of bone union of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus treated with open reduction and internal fixation.
Methods: The study included 21 patients (7 females, 14 males; mean age 34±5 years; range 21 to 57 years) who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. All the patients had closed fractures. Six patients had AO type C1, six patients had C2, and nine patients had C3 fractures. Surgical treatment consisted of a posterior incision, olecranon osteotomy, and fixation of the metaphyseal fragments using two reconstruction plates placed medially and laterally. Active range of motion exercises were started on the third postoperative day. To prevent early development of heterotopic ossification, passive range of motion exercises were avoided. Active stretching exercises were initiated three weeks after surgery. Upon radiographic observation of bone union, axillary brachial plexus block was performed. The physiotherapy program involved passive stretching exercises during nerve block, and active weight exercises after recovery from motor block. The catheter remained in the axillary region for three months, during which functional rehabilitation was continued 2-3 times a week on an outpatient basis. Functional results were evaluated according to the criteria of Jupiter et al. after a mean follow-up period of 31 months (range 24 to 46 months).
Results: All fractures united within a mean of 11.9 weeks (range 9 to 17 weeks) except for one type C3 fracture. Functional results were excellent in 10 patients (47.6%), good in eight patients (38.1%), moderate in two patients (9.5%), and poor in one patient (4.8%). Two patients with a moderate outcome had associated multiple fractures in the ipsilateral extremity. Distribution of the functional results according to the type of fractures were 4 excellent, 2 good in type C1, 4 excellent, 2 good in C2, and 2 excellent, 4 good, 2 moderate, and 1 poor in C3 fractures. The mean loss of elbow extension was 16°. The mean elbow flexion, pronation, and supination were measured as 131°, 90°, and 75°, respectively. None of the patients had nonunion at the olecranon osteotomy site, superficial or deep infection, or heterotopic ossification. Three patients developed transient ulnar nerve neuropraxia that resolved spontaneously during the follow-up period. There were no complications related to axillary catheterization.
Conclusion: Following surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus, a regular and pain-free physiotherapy program performed under axillary brachial plexus block on an outpatient basis increases patient compliance and enables early return to daily activities.

Anahtar Kelimeler

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Semsi Aksoy Bu kişi benim

Seval Izdes Bu kişi benim

Mahmut Komurcu Bu kişi benim

Murat Bozkurt Bu kişi benim

Mustafa Basbozkurt Bu kişi benim

Yayımlanma Tarihi

1 Ocak 2010

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Mart 2014

Kabul Tarihi

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Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2010 Cilt: 44 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Aksoy, S., Izdes, S., Komurcu, M., Bozkurt, M., & Basbozkurt, M. (2010). Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 44(2), 111-116. https://izlik.org/JA82FJ29GZ
AMA
1.Aksoy S, Izdes S, Komurcu M, Bozkurt M, Basbozkurt M. Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2010;44(2):111-116. https://izlik.org/JA82FJ29GZ
Chicago
Aksoy, Semsi, Seval Izdes, Mahmut Komurcu, Murat Bozkurt, ve Mustafa Basbozkurt. 2010. “Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 44 (2): 111-16. https://izlik.org/JA82FJ29GZ.
EndNote
Aksoy S, Izdes S, Komurcu M, Bozkurt M, Basbozkurt M (01 Ocak 2010) Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 44 2 111–116.
IEEE
[1]S. Aksoy, S. Izdes, M. Komurcu, M. Bozkurt, ve M. Basbozkurt, “Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, c. 44, sy 2, ss. 111–116, Oca. 2010, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA82FJ29GZ
ISNAD
Aksoy, Semsi - Izdes, Seval - Komurcu, Mahmut - Bozkurt, Murat - Basbozkurt, Mustafa. “Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 44/2 (01 Ocak 2010): 111-116. https://izlik.org/JA82FJ29GZ.
JAMA
1.Aksoy S, Izdes S, Komurcu M, Bozkurt M, Basbozkurt M. Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2010;44:111–116.
MLA
Aksoy, Semsi, vd. “Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, c. 44, sy 2, Ocak 2010, ss. 111-6, https://izlik.org/JA82FJ29GZ.
Vancouver
1.Semsi Aksoy, Seval Izdes, Mahmut Komurcu, Murat Bozkurt, Mustafa Basbozkurt. Utilization of axillary brachial plexus block in the postoperative rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 01 Ocak 2010;44(2):111-6. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA82FJ29GZ