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physical therapy for holstein-lewis fracture

Introduction: A Holstein-Lewis fracture is a special type of humeral shaft fracture that occurs in the distal end of the humerus. In this fracture the distal end of the humerus is radially displaced, the characteristic feature of a Holstein-Lewis fracture is simple spiral fracture of the distal humerus.  This picture is commonly associated with neuropraxia (temporary nerve dysfunction) of the radial nerve.  The incidence of radial nerve palsy in Holstein-Lewis fracture is approximately 22% . In this article you would read everything about  physical therapy for holstein-lewis fracture. Clinical presentation of Holstein-Lewis fracture:  * Pain * Extremity weakness * A characteristic deformity known as wrist drop  (due to radial nerve dysfunction)   How is an oblique Humerus fracture treated?   An oblique humorous fracture is a type of broken bone where the fracture line runs diagonally across the humerus (upper arm bone) . Let's explore the t...