A Novel Implementation of Physiotherapy in a Known Case of Malunited Supracondylar Fracture of the Femur With Osteomyelitis Managed With Ilizarov Fixator

Abstract

The purpose of this case study was to elucidate the significance of physiotherapy management in rehabilitating an individual with osteomyelitis. The patient was a 25-year-old male with complaints of purulent discharge from wounds above the knee. The physiotherapy intervention prescribed and noted here focuses on enhancing functional goals during the postoperative phase. These therapeutic interventions revolve around functional exercises, which will ultimately help and assist the patient gain independence and enhance the patient's cardiovascular capacity. This case report focuses on the mandatory novel implementation of physical therapy interventions in an operated case of malunited supracondylar fracture of the femur of 10-month duration with osteomyelitis and proximal tibia-fibula fracture with rightsided foot drop managed with an Ilizarov external ring fixator.

A Comprehensive Physiotherapeutic Intervention for Complex Proximal Tibia Fracture With Ilizarov Fixator and Foot Drop in 18-Year-Old Adult: A Case Report

“…Shahade et al used an Ilizarov external ring fixator in an operative case comprising a 10-month-old malunited supracondylar fracture of the femur, osteomyelitis, and a proximal tibia-fibula fracture with right-sided foot drop. The case study centers on an appropriate innovative application of physical therapy procedures [ 14 ]. Despite following an intense physical therapy program, patients cannot shift their body weight to the limb that has the Ilizarov equipment attached to it or split their body weight evenly between their two lower limbs [ 15 ].…”

“…Shahade et al used an Ilizarov external ring fixator in an operative case comprising a 10-month-old malunited supracondylar fracture of the femur, osteomyelitis, and a proximal tibia-fibula fracture with right-sided foot drop. The case study centers on an appropriate innovative application of physical therapy procedures [14].…”