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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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