The Role Of The Occupational Therapist in Orthopedics

Patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses where appropriate mobility has been compromised benefit greatly from occupational therapy. The occupational therapist is responsible for the patient's continuous rehabilitation and care by teaming closely with the orthopaedic surgeon to meet treatment objectives. The goal of occupational therapy is to enhance the patient's musculoskeletal system's balance and functionality through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the treatment of the injury or condition. 

Hand and Wrist Injuries

 Flexor Tendon Injuries, Trigger Finger (Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis)

Flexor Digitorum Profundus Avulsion

Extensor Tendon Injuries 

Fractions and Dislocations of the Hand 

Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fracture (Boxer's Fracture)

Injuries to the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint (Gamekeeper's Thumb)

Nerve Compression Syndromes

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Nerve Injuries

Splinting for Nerve Palsies

Dupuytren's Contracture 

Arthroplasty 

Wrist Disorders 

Scaphoid Fractures 

Fracture of the Distal Radius 

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury 

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis 

Intersection Syndrome of the Wrist 

Dorsal and Volar Carpal Ganglion Cysts 

Elbow Injuries 

Ulnar Nerve Injury at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel) 

Treatment and Rehabilitation of Elbow Dislocations 

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis 

Isolated Fracture of the Radial Head 

Elbow Arthroplasty 

Olecranon Bursitis 

Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness 

Shoulder Injuries 

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis in the Overhead Athlete

Rotator Cuff Tears

Shoulder Instability

Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) 

Rehabilitation after Shoulder Arthroplasty (Replacement)

Biceps Tendon Disorders

Acromioclavicular Joint Injury 

Scapular Dyskinesis