Orthotic Management Of The Wrist

Question 1

The wrist can be immobilized either completely or partially as treatment following injury. Immobilization provides the benefit(s) of the prevention of:

Answer 1

• contractures and poor joint alignment

- poor fracture alignment

Question 2

Partial immobilization involves an orthotic system that does not effect total immobilization. One of the negative effects of partial immobilization is:

Answer 2

Full range of motion may not be achieved

Question 3

What wrist position is considered to be the resting position?

Answer 3

10 degrees of extension

Question 4

Orthotic intervention to prevent wrist contracture in the presence of wrist weakened or paralysis is important. When a wrist contracture develops, multiple secondary problems can follow. One of the most debilitating problems related to a wrist contracture is:

Answer 4

Loss of grip strength

Question 5

Radial deviation of the wrist common with rheumatoid arthritis is sometimes accompanied by ulnar deviation of the fingers. This combination of deformities is sometimes called:

Answer 5

The zig-zag deformity.