Conservative and Surgical Management of the Osteoarthritic Hand and Wrist, 2nd Ed

Course overview

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis found in the hand and upper extremity. As many as 54.4 million Americans or approximately 28% of the adult population are affected. This intermediate-level course provides OTs and OTAs with a detailed overview of the pathophysiology and mechanics of the joints of the hand of those diagnosed with OA. The course offers practitioners in-depth knowledge of several of the most common medical and evidence-based treatments, and it provides instruction for application of techniques in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention. These include specific occupational therapy interventions, physical agent modalities, splinting, adaptive equipment, and joint protection to allow clients to engage in meaningful daily occupations.