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 3: AROM Program
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Eight weeks post surgical repair for a distal radial fracture, the therapist instructs the patient on a home program to increase active range of motion of the fingers, hand and wrist. She explains precautions related to pain and soft tissue tightness
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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.
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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.
