MCP Arthroplasty: New Knuckles?  Or an Expensive Flyswatter!

MCP Arthroplasty: New Knuckles? Or an Expensive Flyswatter!

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CONTACT HOURS:2.75 Hours
CEU:0.275
AOTA: Domain of OT, OTP,
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NBCOT®:3.25 PDUs
STATE: FL 20-171357 2.75hrs
CA 40-H15 2.75hrs

This interactive course is in movie format. This is a great intermediate learning level course for therapists that will be treating patients that have had MCP arthroplasties. In this video you will learn splinting tips, product gems and treatment pearls.

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Hand Therapy Certification

This course is accepted by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission towards re-certification.

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*Watch on your idevices, smart phones, tablets and MORE*University & multi-center Licensure available upon request; all courses single user only
*3.25 NBCOT®PDUs
Domain of OT, Occupational Therapy Process

This interactive course is in movie format. This is a great intermediate learning level course for therapists that will be treating patients that have had MCP arthroplasties. View splint fabrication and learn details about how to treat this challenging diagnosis. In this video you will learn splinting tips, product gems and treatment pearls. Upon Successful completion of the examination (75%) your certificate will be sent via email.

Objectives

  • The student will be introduced epidemiology and basic biochemistry of R.A.
  • The student will review the stages of R.A.
  • The student will review the wrist classification system
  • The student will review the zig-zag deformity and contribution to R.A. deformities
  • The student will review post operative treatment goals
    The student will view a detailed video that reviews patients cases, anatomy, surgical intervention and therapy
  • The student will be introduced to commercial post-operative splints
  • The student will review exercise and treatment programs utilized post-operatively
  • The student will view fabrication of a post-operative splint
  • Overall satisfaction of arthroplasty patients

Outline

  1. Pathomechanics
  2. R.A. Stages
  3. Zig Zag deformity
  4. Various implant utilized
  5. Acension arthroplasty video
  6. Surgical procedure review
  7. Post op therapy goals
  8. Splint discussion
  9. Exercise and post-op treatment programs
  10. Splint fabrications
  11. Outcomes of MCP arthroplasty

 

Susan Weiss, OTR/L, CHT received her degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Florida in 1990 and her certification in Hand Therapy in 1996. She is co-founder of Exploring Hand Therapy, Co. and co-authored “Hand Rehabilitation: A Quick Reference Guide and Review” third edition. She has co-authored multiple articles presented at various hand therapy meetings and has instructed at Hillsborough Community College’s OT Assistant Program. Ms. Weiss is an international educator and has won “best scientific paper” at several ASHT meetings as well as national awards at the annual ASHT meetings.

2 reviews for MCP Arthroplasty: New Knuckles? Or an Expensive Flyswatter!

  1. Anonymous

    Wow! Great course

  2. Linda Schmidt

    I really enjoy the DVD format. It certainly makes continuing education for a working mother easy! Susan and Nancy, I have found you both to be a great resource. I will definitely be completing the bulk of my con ed requirements in the DVD/CD ROM method.

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