*Corresponding Author: yagnik.dave@marwadieducation.edu.in 22 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2023.v34spl.003 Int. J. Exp. Res. Rev., Special Vol. 34: 22-25 (2023) Effect of Physiotherapy Management of the Post-Traumatic Stiff Elbow: A Case Report Yagnik Dave*, Ashika Tanna, Rahul Chhatlani, Payal Adwani, Ankur Khant, Phalak Buch, Ramesh Poriya and Himanshi Ruparelia Faculty of Physiotherapy, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India E-mail/Orcid Id: YD, yagnik.dave@marwadieducation.edu.in, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0506-9536; AT, ashika.tanna@marwadieducation.edu.in, https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9565-0593; RC, rahul.chhatlanipt@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7883-4708; PA, payaladwani07@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6979-0168; AK, ankurkumar.khant@marwadieducation.edu.in, https://orcid.org/0009- 0004-8492-2615; PB, phalak.buch@marwadieducation.edu.in, https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5427-4946; RP, ramesh.poriya@marwadieducation.edu.in, https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8840-6407; HR, hhruparelia038@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0665-4725 Introduction The elbow is a hinge joint that connects the upper arm to the forearm (Anusha et al., 2023). It enhances precision in open and closed kinetic chain work by freeing the forearm to act as a lever alongside the hand. However, the full function can be achieved even with limited flexion and extension (up to 160 degrees in each direction for a normal elbow) and 75–80 degrees of pronation and supination, respectively (Jones, 2016; Akhtar et al., 2021; Birinci et al., 2022; Manohar et al., 2023). After the shoulder, dislocation of the elbow is the joint that occurs most frequently in adults. Elbow dislocations, including simple and complex, occur at a rate of 6.1 per 100,000 people each year. Dislocations of the elbow can be either simple or complex. Dislocations of the elbow can be classified as simple or complex. In complex elbow dislocations, the radial head and coronoid process are intra-articularly fractured. The elbow is a strong joint that requires a great deal of energy to dislocate. Rarely do people get neurovascular problems. Anterior elbow dislocations are more difficult to achieve and occur less frequently. Complications from an elbow dislocation can be avoided with prompt closed reduction (Sarla, 2023; Laugharne and Porter, 2009; Mehta and Bain, 2004). The synovial hinge joint of the elbow is particularly vulnerable to stiffness and degeneration. The elbow is formed by the capitellum and trochlea of the humerus meeting with the ulna and radial head at the trochlear notch. One hundred degrees of angular motion at the elbow is considered usable (Kuschner and Sharpe, 2002; Mahmood, 2023). The Oxford Elbow Score (OES) is a questionnaire consisting of 12 questions. It is a reliable and true way to Article History: Received: 04 th Aug., 2023 Accepted: 06 th Oct., 2023 Published: 30 th Oct., 2023 Abstract: 23 years old female who is a student by occupation had a history of a direct fall on her right elbow and injury takes place on her left elbow. After the injury, an orthopedic surgeon and the patient wastreated conservatively. The patient came to the physiotherapy department with a chief complaint of left elbow pain with difficulty in moving the left elbow. On examination, restriction in elbow flexion and extension assortment of motion and tightness of left biceps brachii were seen. The intervention was carried out for 6 sessions per week for 6 weeks. The patient was treated with electrotherapy and exercise therapy. After 6 weeks of intervention pain was reduced (VAS score from 7 to 3), elbow extension range of motion was improved and OES was 20 to 39. This case report results suggest that physiotherapy treatment is important in reducing pain and increasing range of motion and functional ability. Keywords: Elbow dislocation, elbow stiffness, physiotherapy treatment How to cite this Article: Yagnik Dave, Ashika Tanna, ... & Himanshi Ruparelia (2023). Effect of physiotherapy management of the post- traumatic stiff elbow: A case report. International Journal of Experimental Research and Review, 34(Spl.), 22-25. DOI : https://doi.org/10.52756 /ijerr.2023.v34spl.003