Radial Fracture, Patient Education 4: Strengthening & Edema
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Weakness and edema are two key problem areas for this patient (eight weeks post radial fracture repair). The therapist introduces a strengthening program for grasp and also demonstrates lymphatic massage to help reduce edema of the hand and wrist.
Weakness and edema are two key problem areas for this patient (eight weeks post radial fracture repair). The therapist introduces a strengthening program for grasp and also demonstrates lymphatic massage to help reduce edema of the hand and wrist.
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Radial Fracture, Part 1: Initial Assessment Begins
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It’s been eight weeks since she had her surgery for her distal radial fracture. The certified hand therapist (CHT) begins the outpatient treatment session by gathering information from the patient about her pain and limitations following surgery.
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Radial Fracture, Part 2: Initial Observations
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As the therapist begins her exam to determine impairments that will affect hand function, she compares both hands and notes edema, points of pain and limitation of range of motion of the hand and wrist. The patient is eight weeks post surgery.
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Radial Fracture, Part 5: Measuring Hand Strength
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Eight weeks post surgery, the initial assessment continues with the measurement of hand strength following surgery for fracture of the distal radius. The therapist uses a dynamometer and pinch gauge to measure grip and pinch strength.
