Best Practice Case Studies-Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Video Summary

Lorann Putnam, an occupational therapist specializing in hand therapy, discusses Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and its effects on the fingers, such as hyperextension at the PIP and DIP joints, leading to dislocations and ligament injuries. She recommends using finger ring splints from various manufacturers. These splints prevent hyperextension while maintaining finger function, flexion, stability, and strength. Discreet options are available, resembling regular rings. Users need to provide their ring size to the manufacturer for a proper fit.

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Concept Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Concept Ring Splint

Concept Hyperextension

Concept Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

Concept Distal Interphalangeal Joint

Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 47

Topic Rheumatology

Keywords

2nd Edition, CASE 47

2nd Edition

Rheumatology

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

hand therapy

finger ring splints

hyperextension

ligament injuries

Ring Splint

Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

Distal Interphalangeal Joint