What is Fracture Rehabilitation?

Fracture problems fall within the field of orthopedic specialists. However, after the surgical operation, physical therapy is applied to support the regaining of old strength due to muscle weakness and pain. In fracture rehabilitation, cold application is applied 48-72 hours after the operation. Ice massage is performed for 5-10 minutes every two to three hours. Electrotherapy is performed by administering TENS and other low-frequency currents. Ultrasound treatment is effective in fracture healing.

Whirlpool application has an important place in fracture rehabilitation. In addition to these rehabilitation applications, medications can be prescribed to reduce edema and pain. In cases where no surgery is performed, the physical therapy program to be applied by the physiotherapist is important in fracture treatments performed with plaster and splint applications. What is Ligament? Ligaments, in other words, are tissue bands that help connect bones, joints and organs to each other. There are more than 900 ligaments in the human body, although most of them are located in the legs and arms. Injuries to these ligaments have symptoms such as swelling, pain, bruising and joint weakness. Treatment stages include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), RICE method, physical therapy methods and, in the final stage, surgery. During the physical therapy process, stretching and flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, RICE method (rest, ice, pressure and elevation), ultrasound and heat therapy to increase blood circulation, and whirpool therapy are successfully carried out in our hospital to eliminate pain in the tendon and regain the strength of the tendon.

What is a Tendon Tear?

The ligaments that connect the muscle to the skeleton in the body are called tendons. Muscle and joint movement is provided through these tendons. It is more common in the leg area and the hind leg muscles. If these tendons are torn or ruptured, surgery is required. In addition to treatment methods, rehabilitation is recommended in some cases. Edema and pain are reduced with the RICE method (rest, icing, compression and elevation). The treatment process is carried out in combination with rehabilitation exercises using methods such as electrotherapy and TENS.

What are Anterior-Posterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries?

The knee joint is very important in the movement mechanism of the human body. For this reason, injuries, tears and ruptures in the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments cause problems in the protection of the knee joint. Tears in the anterior cruciate ligament usually occur due to strain. It is possible that injuries and tears may occur in the anterior cruciate ligaments as a result of sudden turning or sudden movements. This situation is quite common in athletes. Severe pain occurs as a result of rupture of the anterior cruciate ligaments. It is possible for the patient to regain his/her former health with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are often accompanied by medial, lateral, anterior cruciate ligament injuries or meniscus problems. Surgery is required for cruciate ligaments or multiple ligament injuries. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are recommended after surgery or in cases where surgery is not required. Physical therapy applications such as hot-cold application, treatment with the RICE method, reducing inflammation, pain and edema with drug therapy, and electrotherapy are successfully carried out in our hospital.

What are Meniscus Problems?

The meniscus is strengthened by the joint ligaments and the meniscus, a cartilaginous structure, to align the knee joint with each other. It is located on the inside and outside of the knee. A tear in the meniscus manifests itself with symptoms such as pain, swelling, inability to move, and locking. Sudden movements such as a sudden turn, sudden movement, kneeling, or heavy lifting may cause meniscus tears.

Tears that may occur in the meniscus are handled separately as vertical, oblique, horizontal and complex tears. Athlete traumas are generally acute tears. Surgery may not be required for every tear. Depending on the course and condition of the disease, the healing process is followed by arthroscopic surgery, drug therapy or just physical therapy. Physical therapy methods for meniscus are supported by electrotherapy, hot-cold applications and exercises.

What are Muscle Tears?

Muscles consist of fibers. As a result of excessive strain on the muscles, ruptures and tears may occur in these fibers. Any sudden movement, athlete traumas, etc. In some cases, muscle tearing may occur. As a result of muscle rupture, pain, tenderness, swelling and color change may occur in that area. Three different degrees of muscle tears are considered. In first-degree muscle tears, there are stretch-based tears in more than one muscle fiber. Mild pain and swelling may occur. In second degree muscle tear, there is more muscle tear than in first degree.

It manifests itself with moderate pain. Third-degree muscle tears are tears that cause the muscle to rupture completely. A physical examination is performed by physical therapy or orthopedic specialists. Muscle movements are examined. If necessary, he checks the muscle structure with examinations such as MRI and x-ray. After the necessary examinations are performed, the treatment process is started according to the course and severity of the disease. For first- and second-degree ruptures, the treatment process is mostly carried out with exercise, physical therapy, and rehabilitation practices specific to muscle ruptures. Surgery may be required for third-degree muscle tears.