Anatomy and Treatment Guidelines for Extensor Tendons of the Hand

Name: Anatomy and Treatment Guidelines for Extensor Tendons of the Hand
Price: 129.00 USD
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Rating: 5 (326 reviews)

Course: #5014Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 326 Reviews

This course will review the extensor tendon anatomy and the various contribution of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles to the extensor tendon mechanism. A brief overview and rationale for the utilization of immobilization, early passive motion, or early active motion protocols for each of the extensor tendon zones will be described. **Please have a tight-fitting glove and 4 markers for the demonstration portion of the talk.

This course is part of our Hand Therapy Review Series. This content would fall under the "Upper Extremity Evaluation & Intervention" topic area for the CHT examination.

Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Review Series: Hand and Upper Extremity

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to recognize the anatomy contributing to the extensor mechanism of the fingers and thumb.
After this course, participants will be able to list the differences between immobilization, early passive motion (EPM), and early active motion (EAM) protocols as they pertain to each zone of injury.
After this course, participants will be able to identify resources/references to acquire more detailed knowledge of current evidence to treat patients with extensor tendon injuries.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-15 Minutes	Anatomy of the extensor mechanism of the digits and thumb and the delineation of the zones of extensor tendons of the digits and thumb
15-55 Minutes	Describe various immobilization, early passive and early active motion protocols/ concepts associated with treatment of of extensor tendon injuries at each particular zone. Include a video clip of fabrication of a relative motion extension orthosis
55-60 Minutes	Summary; Q & A

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