REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH ACETABULA R FRACTURES

In the rehabilitation of patients with acetabular fractures, we try to achieve anatomical reconstruction of the joint as well as unlimited m obility. This is important for the patient's reintegration at work and in social life. These aims can only be reached with joint effort of t he patient him/herself and all the different specialists concerned wit h the treatment. Functional physiotherapy should start as early as pos sible after trauma. Prophylaxis of joint stiffness, thrombosis, pneumo nia and soft-tissue ulcers due to immobilization are not only importan t in the beginning. The restoration of circulation and resorption in t he affected tissues, in addition to creation of global sensomotoric mo tion patterns, are the main aspects of this therapy. Definite long-ter m success should be ensured by concomitant ergotherapy and well-timed measures for the patient to regain his/her occupational abilities.