Common Shoulder Diagnoses
22 Common Shoulder Diagnoses Mark W. Butler Introduction Positioning the hand in space to allow for interaction with the environment is the primary function of the shoulder. Accordingly, dysfunction of…
Tendon Transfers
32 Tendon Transfers Deborah A. Schwartz Working with clients undergoing tendon transfer surgery is an incredibly exciting and rewarding process. As a therapist, you most likely will be working with…
Preventing and Treating Stiffness
38 Preventing and Treating Stiffness Corey Weston McGee The inflexible distal upper extremity occurs in many client populations in a variety of rehabilitative settings. The rehabilitation therapist working with clients…
Wrist Fractures
25 Wrist Fractures Anne M.B. Moscony and Tracy Shank “Thank goodness it’s only a fracture. I thought it might be broken.” Client quote, with thanks, from Paul LaStayo, Kerri Winters,…
Finger Sprains and Deformities
29 Finger Sprains and Deformities Gary Solomon Digital injuries and deformities are common reasons why patients are referred to therapy for treatment. Many patients expect digital injuries to heal on…
Peripheral Nerve Problems
24 Peripheral Nerve Problems Anne M.B. Moscony Introduction Functional recovery from a peripheral nerve injury requires the cooperative efforts of the physician, therapist, and client. The potentially grave consequences of…
Elbow Diagnoses
23 Elbow Diagnoses Carol Page Function of the Elbow The elbow serves as the essential functional link between the hand and the shoulder, allowing the hand to be brought inward…
Hand Fractures
27 Hand Fractures Aaron C. Varney Acknowledgments Special thanks to David Levy, MS, OTR/L, CHT for his excellent research and article acquisition for this chapter. His assistance is greatly appreciated….
Wrist Instabilities
26 Wrist Instabilities Shrikant J. Chinchalkar and Joey G. Pipicelli Introduction The wrist is an intricate joint with complex motion and function and is comprised of several articulations. These articulations…
