Volume 26, Issue 124, June 2022

Road to recovery from multiple fractures and subdural, sub arachnoid bleed along with low back pain- A case report

Neha Chitale¹, Pratik Phansopkar²

¹Resident, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College Datta Meghe institute of Medical Science, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
²Associate Professor and HOD, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College Datta Meghe institute of Medical Science, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

We present a case of multiple fractures with subdural, subarachnoid bleed and open wound. Fracture is a loss in the continuity of bone while open wound is loss in the continuity of skin and managing the both is important. Secondary complications like low back pain develop due to prolong supine position. Managing the condition and preventing the secondary complications is one of the major roles of a physiotherapist. Platelet rich plasma is a therapy used to boost the healing of the wounds, in which the blood of the patient is centrifuged and platelets and plasma are separated and inserted at the site of injury. Managing multiple levels of injury requires a multidisciplinary approach. In this case report we conclude that early management reduces the risk of secondary complication and further involvement of neurological system post subdural and subarachnoid bleed.

Keywords: Road traffic accident, Platelet rich plasma, Rehabilitation, autobiographical case report, open wound.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms248e2198

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v26i124/ms248e2198

Published: 25 June 2022