Best Practice Case Studies-Sports Medicine Cases RehabC (AN EMERGENT SPORTS HIGH ENERGY WRIST TRAUMA)

Sports Medicine Cases RehabC (AN EMERGENT SPORTS HIGH ENERGY WRIST TRAUMA)

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Lorann Putnam, an occupational therapist specializing in hand therapy, explains the treatment for scaphoid fractures, which often involves casting the hand, including the thumb, to prevent stress on the scaphoid. After the cast removal, a custom splint is used to allow range of motion while protecting the scaphoid. To combat stiffness from prolonged immobilization, dynamic splints are introduced. These splints provide measurable, adjustable support, aiding wrist flexion and extension to restore normal and extended ranges of motion, promoting gradual recovery and flexibility improvement.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 17

Topic Hand and Wrist

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2nd Edition, CASE 17

2nd Edition

Hand and Wrist

scaphoid fractures

hand therapy

dynamic splints

wrist flexion

range of motion