Quality of life and functional outcomes following supracondylar humeral fractures in a paediatric population

• Main Authors: Taib, Mai Nurul Ashikin, Komahen, Colin, Awang, Mohd Shukrimi, Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Abdul Razak, Ardilla Hanim
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: RD701 Orthopedics; RJ101 Child Health. Child health services; RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/50830/1/Program_Book_-_Poster_Presentation.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/50830/2/POSTER_-_QOL_Following_Supracondylar_Fracture.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/50830/; http://www.aotapcongress.org/index.php?id=scientific-program

The course of recovery in children post injury remains unclear despite recent focus on quality of life (QOL) and func<onal outcomes following trauma. There is a need for accurate assessment of the impact and course of such injuries on a child’s func<onal status and perceived well-being. Determining when and whether or not func<onal outcome and QOL plateaus, will allow health care providers and researchers to focus more intensely on rehabilita<on during period of gain. This will lead to a more adap<ve rehabilita<on aEer plateaus are achieved.