You are educating your patient about returning to functional activities following a radial head resection with an implant.What should you tell her about returning to high-demand, high-impact activities?
A)Avoid these activities on a permanent basis.
B)Because she had a radial head implant, she may return to these activities after 6 months.
C)She may return to heavy lifting after 6 months, but not high-impact (tennis or golf) activities because of the ballistic force these activities create.
D)She should have had a TEA if she wanted to return to these activities.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

High-demand, high-impact activities place significant stress on the elbow joint and the implant. After a radial head resection with an implant, patients are generally advised to avoid these activities permanently to prevent damage to the implant and ensure its longevity.

You Are Educating Your Patient About Returning to Functional Activities