This program gives you a complete overview of the rehabilitation of this common wrist fracture.
The distal fracture of the radius is the most common fracture of the wrist and is therefore regularly seen by clinicians. If the injury is severe enough, it is treated with surgery that involves internal fixation with open reduction (ORIF). Due to the multitude of types and degrees of severity of the observed fractures and the multitude of treatment techniques used, the clinician must know the associated conditions and the versatility of his treatment options. This course program addresses these requirements in a comprehensive examination of the physiotherapeutic management of distal radius fractures after an open reduction surgery (ORIF).
The course content was created by Kate Thorn, a certified hand therapist from Australia.
What does this program include?
The 3 courses that make up the program are listed below. They can be filled in individually. However, in order to get the maximum benefit from the content, we recommend filling it out in the order given.
Early management of distal radius fractures with ORIF
Strengthen the distal radius fracture with ORIF
Distal radius rail
Early management of distal radius fractures with ORIF
Distal radius fracture is one of the most common fractures and often requires surgery. This course is the first in a series of courses that examines the physiotherapeutic management of distal radius fractures following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. This course describes the etiology of distal radius fractures. The classification of these fractures, probable results and possible complications will be discussed and a detailed rehabilitation protocol for the first 6 weeks after the operation will be prepared.
Understand the basics of frature management here
Management with ORIF from 6 weeks
Distal radius fracture is one of the most common fractures and often requires surgery. This course is the second in a series of courses examining the physiotherapeutic management of distal radius fractures after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. This course offers a detailed rehabilitation protocol from 6 weeks after surgery and discusses possible complications that may arise at this time.
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Manufacture of a volar splint
Distal radius fracture is one of the most common fractures and often requires surgery. This course is the third in a series of courses examining the physiotherapeutic management of distal radius fractures following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. In this course, Kate Thorn will teach you the steps to make a volar extension splint for people after an ORIF operation.
Make a splint with Kate!
