Management of Digital Dislocations

Course overview

Digital dislocations are common hand injuries that can have significant functional consequences if not properly addressed and rehabilitated. In this course, the anatomical structures involved in various types of digital dislocations are examined. Potential conservative and operative management indicators for digital dislocation are also discussed. Through this course, the therapist will learn to integrate safe motion parameters for conservative and postoperative management of digital dislocations as well as formulate strategies to advance treatment based on patient precautions, tolerance, and performance. Appropriate orthoses to manage various types of digital dislocations are discussed and demonstrated. This course is recommended for occupational and physical therapists, in an outpatient or inpatient setting, looking to improve their ability to maximize patient outcomes from acute interventions to return to work and sports activities.