Maren Schelly, Anna-Lena Dunse

Pediatric Hand Deformities in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy (eBook, PDF)

Manual Treatment and Splint Therapy

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This practical guide provides essential foundations for the treatment of pediatric hand deformities in occupational therapy and physical therapy. How is the function of the deformed hand assessed? When does the intensive manual treatment and splint therapy begin for congenital flexion contractures? From when must manual therapy commence after pollicization? The experts provide you with the answers!

From the Content:

• Anatomical and Motor Development of the Hand
• Hand Deformities, including radial longitudinal reduction defect, camptodactyly, and arthrogryposis
• Scar Treatment
• Orthotic Care

Plus: Additional chapter on tips, tricks, and further information

Empower your littlest patients for increased independence and quality of life!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Seitenzahl: 171
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783662687154
• Artikelnr.: 70833195

Autorenporträt

Maren Schelly is a registered pediatric nurse. She works in the malformation clinic for pediatric hand surgery, burns and facial surgery. She gives lectures at national and international hand surgery and hand therapy congresses. Anna-Lena Dunse is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. She works at the Wilhelmstift Children's Hospital in the Department of Hand Surgery with a focus on malformation surgery. Her focus is on the treatment of children and adolescents before and after surgical procedures.

Inhaltsangabe

1 Development of the hand.- 2 Longitudinal reduction defect of the radius.- 3 Thumb hypoplasia and thumb aplasia.- 4 Camptodactylia and multiple finger flexion contractures.- 5 Arthrogryposis.- 6 The scar.- 7 Treatment of aids.- 8 Materials, types of fabrication, tips, tricks, addresses.