Influence of osteopathic correction on the terms of adhesion of fractures of the distal metaepiphysis of the radial bone

Abstract

Introduction. In 26-43 % of fractures of the bones of upper extremities secondary displacement of fragments occurs in the plaster bandage. It is probable that osteopathic treatment of patients with bone injuries of upper extremities promotes more rapid recovery of impaired functions of the damaged structure preventing possible complications and disability and improving patients' quality of life. That is why it is viable to study the infl uence of osteopathic correction on the healing process of the Colles’ fracture with displacement of bone fragments.Goal of research - to evaluate the effect of osteopathic treatment on the process of adhesion of Colles’ fracture with the displacement of fragments.Materials and methods. 40 patients took part in the research. 20 of them formed the main group. The other 20 formed the control group. An osteopathic examination of patients was performed and somatic dysfunctions were found. The visual analogue scale of pain was used. In order to evaluate the terms of adhesion, an X-ray diagnostic method was used.Results. Osteopathic diagnostics showed that somatic dysfunctions of the left or right wrist were dominant in patients admitted to the trauma bay with Colles’ fracture. Patients of the main group showed a faster normalization of the microcirculation, which meant that negative consequences of edema were less likely to appear.Conclusion. The study of the effect of osteopathic treatment of fractures of distal metaepiphysis of radial bone should be continued. The focus should be on the development and use of new diagnostic methods, which can prove the positive effect of osteopathic treatment on the terms of adhesion of the radial bone.