Tendon laceration Flashcards
1
Q
this occurs when a small piece of the bone breaks away from main bone
A
avulsion injury
2
Q
OT tx for avulsion
A
icing, gradual strengthening
3
Q
For extensor tendon injuries when can strengthening be initiated?
A
not until cleared by doctor overuse early can cause rupture
4
Q
What is OT tx for mallet finger?
A
splint DIP in full extension for 6wks
5
Q
For a PIP flexion contracture what is OT tx?
A
splinting/taping buddy
6
Q
This injury is a rupture of the UCL
A
skiers thumb
7
Q
what is ot tx for skiers thumb?
A
wear thumb spica all time
8
Q
When can AROM and PROM be initiated with gamekeepers thumb?
A
AROM 6wks
PROM 8wks
