Objective  To explore the application value of rehabilitation nursing in promoting the recovery of patients with fractures in radius and ulna.

  Methods  A total of 62 patients with fractures in both radius and ulna undergoing surgical treatment in our hospital were selected as research objects, and were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, with 31 cases in each group. The control group was given routine nursing intervention during perioperative period, while the experimental group were given the rehabilitation nursing on the basis of routine nursing. The recovery of affected limb function, the incidence of complications and complete healing time of fracture were compared between the two groups.

  Results  After nursing, the forearm pronation, forearm supination, wrist dorsal extension and wrist palm bending degrees in the experimental group were greater than that in the control group (P < 0.05). During the recovery period, the incidence of complications such as joint adhesion, radial nerve paralysis, delayed healing and nonunion of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of control group (P < 0.05). The complete healing time of fracture in the experimental group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (P < 0.05).

  Conclusion  Early rehabilitation for both fractures of radius and ulna has significant efficacy, which can significantly shorten the time of complete fracture healing, improve the recovery quality of affected limbs, and reduce the incidence of complications after operation.