greater tuberosity fracture

[linbin]

hi all
i am treating a patient with avulsion fracture of greater tuberosity,3 wk old.i started with scapula mobilization
passive oscillatory movements to G-H joint
self assisted exercise for improving flexion and external rotation
pendular movements

if any one knows any recent rehahilitation protocol for the same please let me know
thanks in advance

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[alophysio]

wow -good luck with that.

I usually just ring the shoulder specilaist and ask "whaddya want with this patient"!!

Usually he leaves them in a sling for 6 weeks anyway (he is conservative but very good). Then i get to do normal rehab stuff.

[jonathan_PTRP]

that would be a great management but don't forget the unaffected side since our goal here is for independent. Strengthen also the unaffected side..

[linbin]

hi friend
thanks for the replies.
it was a type 1 non displaced fracture.so the orthopaedic surgeon suggested only 3 weeks of immobilization in sling.
now the range improved and we are continuing with self assisted exercise olt.now its the post injury 5th week .
flexion is around 120 degree
abduction in scapula plane- assisted-150 degree
assisted external rotation -30 degree
started with scapula stabilization exercise.
low load isometrics to shoulder musculature

suggestions are appreciated