Side Effects

Side Effects

This patient was being treated for a comminuted elbow fracture. He elbow was going great but she had trouble grasping her hand, limited strength and tingling in the 5th digit. What might she be experiencing? Moderator's Response She had an ulnar nerve compression...
Friend or Foe

Friend or Foe

What is this device used for? Moderator's Response This is a silicone ascension MCPJ spacer used to treat a patient in need of an MCP joint...
Breakfast Anyone?

Breakfast Anyone?

What is this splint called? And what is it’s primary use? Moderator's Response This is a Yolk Splint (breakfast anyone, get it???_described described by L Catalano, MD in the referenced journal. This splint is used to treat acute sagittal band injuries in...
What You See Is What You Get

What You See Is What You Get

What is this type of therapy is being demonstrated in this photo? And what are the basic goals? Moderator's Response Motor Imagery Rehabilitation using a mirror to facilitate function. In this photo, the involved hand is in the box and the non-injured hand is...
Drop in the Bucket

Drop in the Bucket

What type of brace/cast is this? And why would you choose this design? Moderator's Response The cast demonstrated is called a drop out cast. This type of cast is chosen when you want to increase one direction of motion while prohibiting another. In this case this...