Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Strengthening Begins
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The treatment session concludes with the therapist demonstrating exercises to increase pinch and grip strength. She identifies precautions and addresses limitations as she teaches the patient how to use Theraputty for her home exercise program.
The treatment session concludes with the therapist demonstrating exercises to increase pinch and grip strength. She identifies precautions and addresses limitations as she teaches the patient how to use Theraputty for her home exercise program.
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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, 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.
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Radial Fracture, Patient Education 1: Scar Mobilization
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As she examines the scar at the surgical site, the therapist describes the importance of scar mobilization to reduce adhesions and improve joint mobility. The patient is eight weeks post surgical repair of the distal radius.
