Pott's Fracture

Khare, Rahul; Kumar, Narinder; Arora, NC; Khare, K D

doi:10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30366-0

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“…Open reduction is used in case of closed reduction failure, displaced and unstable fractures. Surgery aims to achieve anatomical reduction and stable fixation so that early joint mobilization can begin (Khare, et al, 2017).…”

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Instructional Guidelines for Patients with Pott’s Fracture to Improve Physical Activity and Functional Ability

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Hassaneen

2021

Mansoura Nursing Journal

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Background: Pott`s fracture is one of the most common lower limb fractures representing a significant percentage of the trauma workload. Aim of the study: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of instructional guidelines for patients with pott's fracture to improve physical activity and functional ability. Design: Quasi-experimental design was utilized. Setting: The study was accomplished in orthopedic Unit at Mansoura University Emergency & Accident Hospital then patients were followed up at orthopedic outpatient clinics. Subjects: Purposive sample of 52 patients at orthopedic department selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Tools: Three tools were used. Assessment interview questionnaire sheet includes demographic and health relevant data, knowledge assessment sheet and Baird and Jackson Scoring System (BJSS). Results: Showed statistically significant improving of both physical activity and functional ability level after the application of instructional guidelines. Conclusion: The study concluded that there was an effective effect of instructional guidelines on improving physical activity and functional ability among pott`s fracture patients. Recommendation: It was recommended that Handout with instructional guidelines should be distributed and be available for every Pott`s fracture patient admitted to orthopedic department, which are supported by the presence of a nutritionist and exercise trainer.

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confidence: 99%