Kinetic methods used in the postoperative recovery of a patient diagnosed with a puncture wound and foreign body retention in the middle third of the posterior face of the left forearm

Abstract

Due to its superficial positioning, the muscle is more frequently exposed to trauma than bone or joint elements. Muscle injuries can occur either as a result of external forces, such as a traumatic agent, or internal forces that affect muscle function. This paper presents a patient diagnosed with a puncture wound and retention of a for-eign body in the middle third of the posterior aspect of the left forearm, with its extraction following three surgical interventions. This type of injury presents an increased risk of af-fecting daily life activities. The patient was functionally assessed post-operatively upon inclusion in the rehabili-tation program, during the program to observe progress, and at the end of kinetic treat-ment. The rehabilitation plan must be preceded by an adequate assessment, followed by setting goals according to the patient's needs and test results. Consequently, the patient rigorously followed the initial kinetic exercise plan established by the physiotherapist, leading to an improvement in muscle strength, joint mobility, and motor control. This re-sulted in an increase in the quality of life and social-professional reintegration.

Keywords

• osteoarthritis
• knee
• ultrasonography
• cartilage
• pain