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Examine the intricate anatomy of the hand and determine how this impacts function

Describe how to effectively evaluate common hand pathologies

Participate in a hands-on lab to increase your confidence with commonly used evaluation tests

Discover treatment techniques for hand pathologies, including De Quervain's, carpal tunnel syndrome, and wrist fractures

Discuss principles for splinting and identify commonly used splints

ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY OF THE HAND

• Bones and soft tissues of the hand
• Extensor mechanism of the finger
• Flexor pulley system of the finger
• Vascular supply of the hand
• Nerve supply of the hand
• Kinesiology of the hand and wrist

 

EVALUATION OF COMMON HAND PATHOLOGIES

• DeQuervain's
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) collateral ligament instability
• Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIP) volar plate and collateral ligament instability
• Sagittal band attenuation
• Trigger finger
• Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis
• Extensor pollicis longus rupture
• Extensor indicis proprius rupture
• Flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus rupture
• Intrinsic tightness
• Arterial insufficiency
• Oblique retinacular ligament tightness

 

PRACTICE SPECIALIZED TESTS FOR HAND EVALUATION (LAB SESSION)

• Finkelstein's
• Tinel's
• Phalens/reverse phalens
• MCP/PIP collateral ligament stability test
• Bouvier
• Load and grind test for thumb CMC osteoarthritis
• Assessment of EPL and EIP ruptures
• Assessment of FDS and FDP ruptures
• Bunnel Testing for intrinsic tightness
• Allen's
• Assessment of the oblique retinacular ligament

 

TREATMENT OF COMMON HAND PATHOLOGIES

• DeQuervain's
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Collateral ligament instabilities
• Extensor tendon injuries
• Flexor tendon injuries
• Finger fractures
• Hand fractures
• Wrist fractures

 

SPLINTING BASICS

• Classification of splints
• Indications/Contraindications
• Important landmarks and pressure areas
• Types of material

Examples of common splints

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Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

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Other Professions
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Occupational Therapists
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Rehabilitation Managers
Athletic Trainers