2020 July UE Institute – Carpal Fractures and Wrist Injuries

Member Only

Presenter:
Jill Yanick, OTR/L, CHT

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify common and uncommon fractures of the wrist and their potential complications.
  2. Define carpal instability patterns DISI, VISI, and mid carpal instability.
  3. Identify common soft tissue injuries around the wrist.
  4. Discuss common surgical procedures for treatment of wrist injuries.
  5. Discuss therapeutic guidelines and contraindications following surgical procedures of the wrist

Duration:   One hour

CE Credit:  1 continuing education hour, or 0.1 CEU

Required Readings:
The required readings for this course are:

Management of Carpal Fractures and Dislocatons:  Rehabilitation of the Hand & Upper Extremity. Dell, P., Dell, R., Griggs, R. (2011). Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier Publishing.

Carpal Instability:  Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. Garcia-Elias, M. (2011). Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier Publishing.

The Wrist: Diagnosis and Operative Treatment. LaStayo, P. (July-Sept 1998).    Journal of Hand Therapy

  • Volume 11, Issue 3, p. 216

Rehabilitation for Carpal Ligament Injury and Instability:  Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. Skirven, T. (2011). Philadelphia, PA.  Elsevier Publishing.

Management of Carpal Instabilities. Wright, T. & Michlovitz, S. (April – June 1996).    Journal of Hand Therapy

  • Volume 9, Issue 2, p. 148-156