This recording is designed to give learners a better understanding of the intricate anatomy of the hand and how to accurately evaluate and treat common hand pathologies.
Josh Gerrity – Advances in Hand Therapy, From Evaluation to Treatment
Hand Therapy Essentials
Accurate assessment of hand pathologies is critical for treatment of the hand. Incorrect treatment can cause injuries not to heal or possibly other deformities to develop. Understanding the anatomy and structures within the hand is needed to effectively treat these conditions and prevent further functional impairments.
This recording is designed to give learners a better understanding of the intricate anatomy of the hand and how to accurately evaluate and treat common hand pathologies. Attendees will discuss commonly mistreated injuries and identify treatment recommendations for dealing with these cases in their practice. In addition, this course provides tips and concepts behind different types of splints commonly used for treatment of common hand pathologies. This course gives you tools needed to develop the skills to treat even your most challenging hand patients.
Examine the intricate anatomy of the hand and determine how this impacts function
Describe how to effectively evaluate common hand pathologies
Practice specialized tests commonly used in hand evaluation
Discover treatment techniques for hand pathologies, including De Quervain’s, carpal tunnel syndrome, and wrist fractures
Discuss principles for splinting and identify commonly used splints
ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY OF THE HAND
Bones and soft tissues of the hand
Extensor mechanism of the finger
Flexor pulley system of the finger
Vascular supply of the hand
Nerve supply of the hand
Kinesiology of the hand and wrist
EVALUATION OF COMMON HAND PATHOLOGIES
DeQuervain’s
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) collateral ligament instability
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIP) volar plate and collateral ligament instability
Sagittal band attenuation
Trigger finger
Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis
Extensor pollicis longus rupture
Extensor indicis proprius rupture
Flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus rupture
Intrinsic tightness
Arterial insufficiency
Oblique retinacular ligament tightness
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PRACTICE SPECIALIZED TESTS FOR HAND EVALUATION (LAB SESSION)
Finkelstein’s
Tinel’s
Phalens/reverse phalens
MCP/PIP collateral ligament stability test
Bouvier
Load and grind test for thumb CMC osteoarthritis
Assessment of EPL and EIP ruptures
Assessment of FDS and FDP ruptures
Bunnel Testing for intrinsic tightness
Allen’s
Assessment of the oblique retinacular ligament
TREATMENT OF COMMON HAND PATHOLOGIES
DeQuervain’s
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Collateral ligament instabilities
Extensor tendon injuries
Flexor tendon injuries
Finger fractures
Hand fractures
Wrist fractures
SPLINTING BASICS
Classification of splints
Indications/Contraindications
Important landmarks and pressure areas
Types of material
Examples of common splints
