Radial Fracture, Patient Education 6: Answering Patient Questions
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As the initial treatment session ends, the patient asks a common question: “How long will this take?” The therapist explains how end range of motion feels and the importance of continuing active range of motion to minimize loss of hand function.
As the initial treatment session ends, the patient asks a common question: “How long will this take?” The therapist explains how end range of motion feels and the importance of continuing active range of motion to minimize loss of hand function.
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Radial Fracture, Part 1: Initial Assessment Begins
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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.
