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Chapter-27 Post-bracing Management

BOOK TITLE: The Nonsurgical Treatment of Fractures in Contemporary Orthopedics

Author
1. Sarmiento Augusto
2. Latta Loren L
ISBN
9788184489071
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11175_27
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Universities of Miami and Southern California Past President of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, University of Miami School of Medicine Miami, Florida, 33101, USA, Universities of Miami and Southern California, USA
2. University of Miami Miami, Florida, USA
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Abstract

In this chapter we illustrate the steps to be taken in the progressive development of healing and the need to do want is necessary to avoid the development of shoulder stiffness and angular deformities. The gradual introduction of active exercises of the elbow and shoulder and the avoidance of active elevation and abduction till intrinsic stability is confirmed.

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