Exam Preview for 6887: Occupational Therapy Treatment For Thumb Uln

Occupational Therapy Treatment For Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injuries

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1. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) in thumb injuries? The UCL is rarely involved in thumb injuries compared to the radial collateral ligament. UCL injuries account for only 10% of MCP joint ligamentous injuries. Complete UCL tears are more common than partial tears following acute injury. The UCL is unrelated to volar plate ligament injuries.
2. A clinical sign that may indicate a Stener’s lesion includes: Hyperextension at the IP joint of the thumb Palpable mass over the MCP joint Inability to flex the CMC joint Lateral deviation of the DIP joint
3. What was a key finding in the study of pediatric patients treated for thumb UCL avulsion fractures? Surgery had significantly worse outcomes than conservative treatment. Fracture characteristics predicted recovery outcomes. All surgically treated patients healed, and most conservatively treated patients also healed. All patients required surgical intervention after initial conservative treatment failed.
4. According to Shin et al. (2018), what benefit does suture tape augmentation provide in UCL repair? Reduces operative time Minimizes need for postoperative rehabilitation Increases load at clinical failure Eliminates need for orthotic support
5. What was the average return-to-play time for non-skill position NFL players after thumb UCL surgery? 24 days 31 days 42 days 58 days