Background A sling acts as an immobilization device.
A fracture cannot heal unless it is prevented from moving.
Immobilization also helps the bone fragments fuse together by keeping them in the correct position.
Slings should be worn at all...
So your patient has one upper extremity, or even worse, bilateral non-weightbearing precautions, likely due to distal radius fracture(s). Does this mean OT cannot do any activities with them? Is everything not attempted for safety in your initial evaluation? In...
PRAFO - Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis Worn on the calf and foot similar to a boot
Used for patient's who spend a significant amount of time in bed
Prevents pressure ulcers from developing on the back of the...
Upper Extremity
Callus formation: 2-3 weeks Union: 4-6 weeks
Lower Extremity
Callus formation: 2-3 weeks Union: 8-12 weeks Union has indications for weight bearing
Check for MD orders prior to mobilizing Terms: Stable: clinical union vs. Unstable
Displaced: long axis does not align
Open vs....
Amputation is identified by which joint or long bone has been amputated. Above knee (AKA): transfemoral
Below knee (BKA): transtibial
Below ankle: transmetatarsal
Above elbow: transhumeral
Below elbow: transradial
Below wrist: transmetacarpal Disarticulation: across a joint such as hip, wrist,...
Etiology
Most common mechanism of injury is a fall on an outstretched hand. The wrist usually
lands in extension and the forearm in pronation. Facts Most common injury to the wrist
May result in limited wrist flexion, extension, forearm pronation & supination
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