Fractures and Plaster Care

Post-fracture rehabilitation including immobilisation care, progressive weight-bearing, and restoration of strength and function.

Rehabilitation Protocols

Rehabilitation guidelines for arm, wrist, and hand fractures including range of motion and strengthening exercises.

Staged rehabilitation for leg fractures with progressive weight-bearing and functional milestones.

Instructions for caring for your plaster cast including skin care, activity modifications, and warning signs to watch for.

Guidelines for use and care of removable walking boots and splints including hygiene and activity advice.

Progressive strengthening exercises to restore muscle function and joint mobility after fracture healing.

Rehabilitation and care guidelines following supracondylar fracture management.

Recovery protocol for clavicle fractures including sling use, activity restrictions, and return to sport.

Post-operative or conservative management guidelines for medial epicondyle fractures.

Care instructions for distal radius buckle fractures including splint management and follow-up guidance.

Information and aftercare following pulled elbow (nursemaid's elbow) reduction.

Rehabilitation guidelines following lateral condyle fracture treatment with attention to recovery.

Post-operative care following metalwork removal surgery including wound care, activity progression, and recovery expectations.

Management and rehabilitation guidelines for growth plate (physis) injuries with monitoring for growth disturbance and staged return to activity.

Rehabilitation guidelines for pelvic avulsion fractures including rest, progressive loading, and return to sport protocols.

Management and rehabilitation following first-time patellar dislocation with bracing, quadriceps strengthening, and stability exercises.

Post-operative or conservative management guidelines for tibial spine avulsion fractures with staged rehabilitation.

Recovery protocol for tibial tuberosity fractures including immobilisation, progressive weight-bearing, and return to activity.

Management guidelines for Osgood-Schlatter disease including activity modification, stretching, and strengthening exercises.

Rehabilitation following patella sleeve avulsion fracture with progressive knee mobilisation and quadriceps strengthening.

Consulting rooms at Memorial Medical Centre, North Adelaide and Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Fax: (08) 8267 8201