Rehabilitation of Elbow Instability

© 2020 Elsevier Inc. The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults with estimated incidence of 5 dislocations per 100,000 persons per year. A comprehensive understanding of elbow anatomy and biomechanics is essential to optimize rehabilitation of elbow injuries. This allows for implementation of a systematic therapy program that encourages early mobilization within a safe arc of motion while maintaining joint stability. To optimize outcomes, close communication between surgeon and therapist is necessary to allow for implementation of an individualized rehabilitation program. This article reviews key concepts that enable the clinician to apply an evidence-informed approach when managing elbow instability

Management of Complications of Extensor Tendon Injuries

© 2015 Elsevier Inc. Treatment goals for the management of extensor tendon injuries include restoration of function, minimizing disability, and decreasing the risk of complications. These goals can be achieved with an accurate understanding of the zone-specific concerns for extensor tendon injuries, early referral to hand therapy, and active communication between hand surgeons and therapists. This article reviews extensor tendon injuries by zone, outlines optimal management strategies that help prevent complications, and describes the treatment of these complications

Static progressive orthosis for patients with limited radial and/or ulnar deviation: an innovative orthotic design.

After injury to the wrist and forearm, therapists and patients frequently work to regain the motions of wrist flexion/extension and forearm pronation/supination. Although these motions play a vital role in everyday functioning, for some, limitations in wrist radial/ulnar deviation can also present functional challenges. These authors describe the creation and utilization of a static progressive orthosis to assist a patient in regaining wrist radioulnar deviatio

Role of therapy and rehabilitation

© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015. Tennis elbow is a term commonly used when referring to lateral epicondylosis (LE). Le is believed to result from repetitive overuse and microtrauma, which leads to degenerative changes at the common extensor tendon origin. Nonoperative treatment is considered the main treatment approach. It is imperative for clinicians to understand the pathophysiology of this condition, so an evidence-based rehabilitation regime can be implemented. This chapter will provide the reader with an in-depth review of the various therapeutic treatments described in the literature and their efficacy. This will allow the clinician to apply a systematic evidence-based treatment approach. This chapter also includes a description of a validated, reliable outcome measure which can be used by researchers and clinicians in order to determine the effectiveness of the various therapeutic interventions

Zone III flexor tendon injuries - A proposed modification to rehabilitation

© 2015 Hanley & Belfus. In this manuscript, these authors have utilized years of clinical experience to suggest rehabilitation modifications for Zone III flexor tendon injuries. - Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor