This course will examine biomechanical and anatomical factors which impact choice in initial conservative or surgical intervention for metacarpal fractures. Evidence based rehabilitation methods for best outcomes in metacarpal fractures will be outlined including strategies to address potential complications.
This course is also part of our Hand Therapy Review Series. This content would fall under the "Upper Extremity Evaluation & Intervention" topic area for the CHT examination.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Advanced, OT Service Delivery; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-660744; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Advanced, Orthopedics
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify why certain treatment strategies are chosen for the treatment of metacarpal fracture.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify appropriate treatment interventions according to stage of healing.
- After this course, participants will be able to list appropriate orthotic use to protect healing fractures and promote return of function in hand.
Course created on June 5, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Pertinent Anatomy and Function |
| 15-20 Minutes | Fracture Characteristics |
| 20-30 Minutes | Conservative Treatment |
| 30-50 Minutes | Surgical Treatment and Post Op Rehab |
| 50-55 Minutes | Case Presentation |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Rachel Pigott
OTR/L, CHT
Rachel Pigott has been an occupational therapist since 1999. She received her bachelors in occupational therapy from Towson State University and more recently completed her Masters in Public Health at The University of Massachusetts Amherst. Rachel is both a certified hand therapy and certified lymphedema therapist. Rachel has lectured regionally and nationally on a variety of hand rehabilitation topics including fractures, wrist injuries, sprains, tendinopathies, arthritis, and orthotic fabrication. She also serves on a volunteer basis with the American Society of Hand Therapists and holds the position of Secretary Treasurer for 2018.
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