Chapter 15: Common Finger Sprains and Deformities

This chapter provides an overview of the anatomy, pathology, evaluation, and conservative and post-operative treatment methods recommended specifically for Mallet finger, Boutonniere Deformity, Swan Neck Deformity, PIP joint injuries, and Thumb MP joint injuries. Charts detail the types of PIP joint dislocation and the grades of ligament sprain injuries.  Photographs and drawings illustrate thumb and finger anatomy, deformities and splinting options. Clinical reasoning considerations are provided regarding progression of various therapy treatments and splinting. The information provided in this chapter will help the therapist increase their knowledge of pathomechanics and therapy guidelines for these finger and thumb sprains and deformities.

Highlights include:

• clinical pearls
• precautions and concerns
• timelines and healing
• tips on communicating with the doctor and patient/family
• 3 case studies

(Fundamentals of Hand Therapy by Cooper: Common Finger Sprains and Deformities" By Cynthia Cooper, MFA, MA, OTR/L, CHT , copyright 2007)

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Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

 Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• describe the anatomy, pathology, and evaluation procedures for patients with Mallet deformity, Boutonniere  deformity, Swan Neck, PIP joint injuries, and Thumb MP joint injury
• identify the timelines for healing for the Mallet deformity, Boutonniere deformity, Swan Neck, PIP joint injuries, and Thumb MP joint injury
• identify the non-operative and operative treatment of  Mallet deformity, Boutonniere deformity, Swan Neck, PIP joint injuries, and Thumb MP joint injury
• identify precautions and oncerns for  Mallet deformity, Boutonniere  deformity, Swan Neck, PIP joint injuries, and Thumb MP joint injury
• identify appropriate splints and use for the various finger and thumb injuries
• identify strategies for effective communication with the patient, doctor and family

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2 contact hours

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