Hand/UE Disorders Flashcards
What is dupuytrens?
Disease of fascia of palms and digits
What is ruptured in skier’s (gamekeepers) thumb?
Ulnar collateral ligament
What mvmnt and type of strength should ADLs require for a pt with skier’s thumb?
Opposition and pinch strength
What type of splint for pt with skiers thumb? For how long?
Thumb splint. 6 weeks.
What type of fracture may cause CRPS?
Colles fx
What interventions to avoid/proceed with caution with CRPS
Passive ROM/stretching, joint mobilization, dynamic splinting and casting
What type of splint for pt with boxers fx?
Ulnar gutter splint
Fx of greater tuberosity often results in what type of injury?
Rotator cuff
Humeral shaft fx result in what injury?
Radial nerve - wrist drop
When can therapist work on AROM prior to fx?
4-8wk/when approved by physician (humeral fx is an exception)
What test used for de Quervains?
Finkelsteins
Splint for de Quervains?
Thumb spica (IP free)
Splint for lateral/medial epicondylitis
Elbow strap & wrist splint
Kleinert protocol uses what type of splint?
Dorsal blocking
Median nerve compression results in?
CTS (carpal tunnel)
What are symptoms of CTS?
Numbness and tingling of thumb, index, middle and radial half of ring finger