Intervenções fisioterapêuticas nas fraturas de colles no punho: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Colles' fracture is caused by the loss of bone continuity and has a higher incidence in children and the elderly, it is also common in the younger and adult population, highlighting the female public that is in the post menopausal period. OBJECTIVES: To carry out an analysis of the literature to evaluate the scientific evidence regarding physical therapy interventions in Colles' fracture. METHODOLOGY: This is a literature review survey, in which searches were performed on the platforms: Scielo, Google Scholar, Pubmed, PEDro and Lillacs.RESULTS: In analysis, we can conclude that while some authors have divergent ideas, others have similar ideas regarding the time and effectiveness of the treatment. CONCLUSION: We can conclude that the physical therapy intervention is fundamental to improve the recovery of the affected limb according to the individuality of each patient. CONCLUSION: We can conclude that the physical therapy intervention is fundamental to improve the recovery of the affected limb according to the individuality of each patient.