Get a Grip

Get a Grip

What is being tested below and why do you hold the adjacent fingers? Moderator's Response Flexor Digitorium Superficialis (FDS) testing: The FDS functions independently. To test the FDS, the adjacent fingers are held in an extended position while the patient is...
Bumpy

Bumpy

What is the pathology? Moderator's Response RA and you see RA nodules on the...
A Slippery Slope

A Slippery Slope

What type of surgery was performed? What is occurring in the yellow circle? Moderator's Response Carpal tunnel release. Sutures removed. Steri-strips in place. Area in the yellow circle indicates an infected portion of the wound. It is warm to the touch, patient...

A Lucky Day

A 61 year old male is post/op dupuytren’s contracture for the little finger PIPJ. 1. What are your expectations 2. What is your ROM goal? Moderator's Response While MPJ contractures are expected to have complete correction regardless of contracture or surgical...
Crunch and Munch

Crunch and Munch

Classify this wound 1. What color classification? 2. What characteristics determine the classification? 3. What is the phase of healing? Moderator's Response 1. Mixed granulating wound 2. Glossy red and bleeds easily 3. During the proliferative phase of healing,...