Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Assessment of ROM
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The therapist inquires about compliance regarding the patient’s home program and notes changes in wrist flexion, extension and ulnar deviation since the previous treatment session.
The therapist inquires about compliance regarding the patient’s home program and notes changes in wrist flexion, extension and ulnar deviation since the previous treatment session.
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Radial Fracture, Patient Education 5: Compression Glove for Edema Control
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A compression glove helps reduce edema of the hand after a surgical repair of a distal radial fracture. The therapist determines whether the glove is the correct size and explains how it works to minimize swelling in the hand.
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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 2: Improving Soft Tissue Elasticity with Heat
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Eight weeks post surgical repair of a distal radial fracture, the therapist begins her treatment instructing the patient how to use heat to prepare soft tissue for a passive range of motion (PROM) home program.
