KINESIOTHERAPEUTIC PERFORMANCE IN THE POST OPERATION OF ANKLE OSTEOSYNTHESIS

Abstract

Ankle fractures are common injuries that can lead to significant complications in the postoperative period. These complications can range from infections to bone consolidation problems and joint dysfunctions. Ankle joint instability originates in the medial and lateral malleoli and their ligaments. Ankle fractures are caused by low-intensity rotational trauma, such as traffic accidents and falls. The incidence of this type of fracture has been increasing steadily, both in active young people and in the elderly, over the last few years. In these types of fractures, it is generally observed that the ankle may have broken bones in the medial malleolus of the tibia, in the posterior margin of the tibia (posterior malleolus) and in the lateral malleolus with the lower end of the fibula. Therefore, kinesiotherapy is the therapy or treatment through movements that have diverse resources and techniques, including active and passive mobilization, breathing exercises, exercises for muscle toning, postural correction, motor coordination, balance, among others. The objective of this study was to systematize the scientific evidence on physiotherapeutic treatment techniques in the use of kinesiotherapy in the postoperative treatment of left ankle osteosynthesis. This study is a bibliographic review, carried out by a bibliographic survey through 15 articles. Through this means, the present work seeks to present a study on approaches that can be applied in evidence-based clinical practice. The research arises through the PICO strategy: Physiotherapy; Kinesiotherapy; Postoperative; Osteosynthesis; Left ankle. The purpose of this project is to promote a bibliographic review that confirms the relationship between muscle performance, pain and functionality of individuals with the physiotherapeutic approaches used in people diagnosed with left ankle osteosynthesis.