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Atlas of the Hand Clinics - PT Assistant


Hand Clinics 114

Rheumatoid Thumb


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  • Describe normal anatomy of the thumb
  • Outline classification and pathophysiology of the rheumatoid thumb
  • Describe surgical management of boutonniere and swan neck deformity of the rheumatoid thumb
  • List 3 technical tips for MCP arthroplasty  and IP joint arthordesis
  • Review postoperative management of the rheumatoid thumb
  • Become familiar with expected outcomes and prognosis


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Clinics 113

Rheumatoid Elbow


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  • Review normal elbow anatomy
  • Describe pathophysiology of the rheumatoid elbow
  • Discuss the clinical presentation of the rheumatoid elbow
  • Outline management techniques including intraarticular injection, synovectomy, radial head excision
  • Describe the role of arthroscopy in the treatment of the rheumatiod elbow
  • Describe total arthroplasty in the treatment of the rheumatoid elbow
  • Review 5 case studies highlighting the management of the rheumatoid elbow


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Clinics 112

Controversy in the Surgical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)


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  • Outline controversies in the surgical treatment of RA
  • Define the principles of surgical intervention of RA
  • List 3 essential concepts in the surgical treatment of RA
  • Describe 3 situations that are an indication for immediate surgery in the treatment of RA
  • Become familiar with orthopedic procedures in the treatment of RA
  • Describe the efficacy and indication of surgical treatment for RA including synovectomies, tenosynovectomies, wrist procedures, arthroplasties and procedures on IP joints


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Clinics 111

Advances in the Medical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis


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  • Become familiar with advances in the medical treatment of RA
  • Describe  articular and systemic effects of RA
  • List 3 cardiovascular, bone and airway manifestations of RA
  • Outline pharmaceutical options for the treatment of RA
  • List 5 complications of medical treatment of RA
  • Describe perioperative management of RA


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Clinics 110

Historical Perspective on the Etiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)


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  • Describe the historical perspective on the etiology of RA
  • Recite evidence of RA in literature and art
  • Describe paleopathological evidence of RA
  • Become familiar with contemporary research of RA
  • Outline current hypotheses of RA


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Clinics 109

Ulnar Impaction


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  • Become familiar with ulnar impaction syndrome
  • Describe the biomechanics of the ulnar side of the wrist
  • Describe the examination and diagnosis of ulnar impaction syndrome
  • Outline treatment techniques for ulnar impaction syndrome
  • Describe the procedure for an ulnar-shortening osteotomy
  • Outline the Wafer procedure for the treatment of ulnar impaction syndrome


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Clinics 108

Arthroscopic and Open Repair of the TFCC


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  • Become familiar with arthroscopic and open repair techniques of the TFCC
  • Describe the diagnosis of a TFCC injury
  • Outline the classification of a TFCC injury
  • Outline and describe examination techniques for a TFCC injury
  • List treatment techniques for a TFCC injury
  • Become familiar with the technique for arthroscopic debridement
  • Outline the technique of an arthroscopic TFCC repair
  • Outline the technique of an open TFCC repair


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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Hand Clinics 107

Imaging the Distal Radioulnar Joint


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  • Become familiar with imaging techniques of the DRUJ
  • Describe radiography for the DRUJ
  • Describe scintigraphy for the DRUJ
  • Compare and contrast CT scan and MRI of the DRUJ
  • Outline procedures for postoperative imaging of the DRUJ


Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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