Radial Fracture, Part 4: Measuring Edema of the Hand
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Edema of the hand can impact overall hand function following surgery. The therapist measures the swelling of the hand and compares it to the non-involved hand in order to establish a baseline for treatment. The patient is eight weeks post surgery.
Edema of the hand can impact overall hand function following surgery. The therapist measures the swelling of the hand and compares it to the non-involved hand in order to establish a baseline for treatment. The patient is eight weeks post surgery.
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Outpatient Assessment, Part 5: Edema of the Hand
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The therapist demonstrates a method used to decrease edema of the hemiplegic hand. The patient’s hand is dipped into an ice slush for 3 seconds and then actively flexes the fingers of his involved hand.
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Outpatient Assessment, Part 4: Upper Extremity Motor Control
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IADLs: Sweeping the Sidewalk
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