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Treatment Algorithms in the Wrist: The Basics

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1.  Which intervention would be appropriate in early stages of fracture healing? Orthosis weaning Active Motion Exercises Self-Passive Motion by Patient Return to Weigh Lifting Routine

2.  With open reduction internal fixation of a distal radius fracture, AROM is started in which time frame? POW 1-2 POW 4 POW 6 POW 8

3.  If this portion of the scaphoid is injured one would expect healing to take longer: Proximal Pole Boney union Distal Pole Lunate

4.  Which would be the orthosis of choice to provide relative rest in the case of Dequervains tenosynovitis? Ulnar Gutter Wrist Orthosis Radial Gutter Thumb Spica Forearm Based

5.  This motion is SL friendly and a motion noted to be present in many functional tasks: Ulnar Deviation Dart Throwers Motion Wrist Flexion Circumduction

6.  This would be an appropriate task to work on regaining wrist flexion: Mass grasp of particles Flipping magazine pages Reaching over incline for items Targeted grasp

7.  The gyroscope works on which component of proprioception? Joint Position Sense Joint Angle Unconscious Neuromuscular Control Conscious Neuromuscular Control

8.  Which elbow position is preferable at night to limit paresthesia in the ulnar nerve distribution? 30 degrees flexion 50 degrees flexion 90 degrees flexion 110 degrees flexion

9.  Which type of exercise works on muscles that can improve stabilization dynamically in the presence of an SL ligament injury? ECU Isometrics FPL Isometrics ECU and FCR Isometrics ECRL and APL Isometrics

10.  Which is associated with less question asking during MD appointment? Wrist Fractures Elevated Pain levels Lower Health Literacy Higher Health Literacy