Faculty Scholarly Dissemination Grants
Title
Rehabilitation After Implant Arthroplasty of the Wrist and Conservative Therapeutic Management of the Osteoarthritic Carpometacarpal Joint
Department
Occupational Science and Therapy
College
College of Health Professions
Date Range
2013-2014
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
1. Abstract: The purpose of this presentation is to review the postoperative management of total wrist arthroplasty. Indications, implant designs, use of orthotics, exercises, and outcome expectations will be discussed based on the current research. 2. Abstract: The purpose of this presentation is to review the current conservative therapeutic management of the osteoarthritic carpometacarpal joint. Treatment interventions such as orthotics, exercise, joint protection, modalities, and adaptive equipment, are discussed from an evidence-based practice perspective.
Conference Name
European Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy Congress
Conference Location
Paris, France
ScholarWorks Citation
Beasley, Jeanine, "Rehabilitation After Implant Arthroplasty of the Wrist and Conservative Therapeutic Management of the Osteoarthritic Carpometacarpal Joint" (2014). Faculty Scholarly Dissemination Grants. 981.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/fsdg/981
