Question
An employee from a company fractured their supracondylar bone while playing basketball and has had the cast removed after being immobilized. What should the recovery training be like after the cast is removed? How long will it take to recover to the point where they can play basketball again?
Answer
The removal of the cast should be done under the guidance of a professional in a hospital, and an X-ray examination should be conducted before removal to confirm that the fracture line has disappeared and the fractured area has completely healed. The first step in rehabilitation training is to perform functional exercises. It is recommended to use prickly ash salt water for half an hour of fumigation daily to promote blood circulation, followed by elbow joint flexion and extension exercises. If self-exercise is not effective, consider using professional rehabilitation equipment from the hospital. Before starting any exercise, ensure that the fracture has completely healed. As for returning to basketball…