CRITICAL POINTS ▪ Any orthosis has primary and secondary effects on the joint(s) to which it is applied as well as on adjacent joints. ▪ Basic principles of mechanics related…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ 80% of involved hands of patients with cerebral palsy demonstrate significant functional impairment; less than 20% are appropriate surgical candidates. ▪ Multidisciplinary input improves appropriate delineation of…
* Note: The terms splint and orthosis are used interchangeably throughout this chapter. CRITICAL POINTS ▪ There are no rote solutions for orthotic intervention to combat pathologic conditions of the…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ If a patient is limited to having only one type of pinch, lateral pinch is the most functional. ▪ Lateral pinch is so important that a referral…
CRITICAL POINTS Skin and Superficial Soft Tissue ▪ What kind of closure or coverage has been used? ▪ How much protection does it need? ▪ Is healing expected to be…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ Physical agents should be incorporated into the plan of care with other therapy interventions. ▪ When using cryotherapy, monitor for signs of cold sensitivity. ▪ The use…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ Flexor tendon injuries in children are often missed or delayed. ▪ The most difficult aspect of caring for flexor tendon injuries in children is the rehabilitation. ▪…
Critical Points ▪ Types of shoulder arthritis include osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, and the other arthritides such as gout and pseudogout. ▪ Common to all forms of…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ There has been tremendous growth and maturation in manual therapy practice over the past two decades. ▪ Efficacy has been demonstrated for the use of manual therapy…
CRITICAL POINTS ▪ The surgical management of degenerative arthritis of the elbow includes open surgical debridement procedures, arthroscopy, total elbow arthroplasty, and ulnar nerve surgery. ▪ Options for the management…
