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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Teri Bielefeld Fagan

Conservative and Surgical Management of the Osteoarthritic Hand and Wrist

Conservative and Surgical Management of the Osteoarthritic Hand and Wrist

5 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

OA, also known as osteoarthrosis and degenerative joint disease (DJD) is the most common form of arthritis found in the hand and upper extremity (Arthritis Foundation, 2017; Lubahn, Wolfe, & Feldscher, 2011). As many as 54.4 million Americans – or approximately 28% of the adult population – are affected, most of whom are over the age of 45 (Hootman, Helmick, Barbour, Theis, & Boring, 2016). Characterized by loss of the articular cartilage of a joint, OA can lead to stiffness, bony sclerosis, capsular thickening, pain, and disability. Impaired movement of the joints, as well as disuse and weakness resulting from pain, can lead to significant limitations in occupations such as self-care, work, leisure, and social participation (Taylor, Galantino, & Walkowich, 2011).

Full Course Description
OA, also known as osteoarthrosis and degenerative joint disease (DJD) is the most common form of arthritis found in the hand and upper extremity (Arthritis Foundation, 2017; Lubahn, Wolfe, & Feldscher, 2011). As many as 54.4 million Americans – or approximately 28% of the adult population – are affected, most of whom are over the age of 45 (Hootman, Helmick, Barbour, Theis, & Boring, 2016). Characterized by loss of the articular cartilage of a joint,...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Objectives: At the end of this course the participant will be able to: 

  • Recognize the etiology and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand and wrist.
  • Explain the process and criteria for reaching a clinical diagnosis of OA.
  • Identify the goals and treatment options for managing OA.
  • Develop an occupational therapy intervention plan for management and treatment of OA of the proximal and distal finger joints.
  • Develop an occupational therapy intervention plan for the management and treatment of OA of the carpometacarpal thumb joint.
  • Develop an occupational therapy intervention plan for the management and treatment of osteoarthritis of the wrist.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Objectives: At the end of this course the participant will be able to: 

  • Recognize the etiology and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand and wrist.
  • Explain the process and criteria for reaching a clinical diagnosis of OA.
  • Identify the goals and treatment options for managing OA.
  • Develop an occupational therapy intervention plan for management and treatment of OA of the proximal and distal finger joints.
  • Develop an occupational therapy intervention plan for the management and treatment of OA of the carpometacarpal thumb joint.
  • Develop an occupational therapy intervention plan for the management and treatment of osteoarthritis of the wrist.

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Contact Hours: 5 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Teri Bielefeld Fagan received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 5 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Teri Bielefeld Fagan received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.