Under the Skin: Relating Tendon Anatomy of the Hand to Clinical Questions (Hand Lab)
Presented by Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA, and Richard S. Moore, Jr., MD
Earn .6 AOTA CEU (6 NBCOT PDUs/6 contact hours)
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Available from AOTA Continuing Education by special arrangement with Handlab, Raleigh, NC.
Course Description
This DVD/CD Set learning module scrutinizes the relationship between digital motion and tendon glide. Through a live course atmosphere, hand therapist Judy C. Colditz, OT, CHT, FAOTA and hand surgeon Richard S. Moore, Jr., MD examine tendon pathology, demonstrate common tendon surgical procedures, and discuss the clinical relevance of the exercises. It includes:
On the DVD:
3 hours of video of 14 cadaver exercises of tendon glide, tendon anatomy and tendon pathology and 5 demonstrations of common surgical procedures
Discussion by experienced therapist and surgeon
On the CD:
9 PDF files (over 70 pages) of reference articles to read before viewing video
100 self study questions with scoring feedback
Part I – Flexor Tendons
- Position at Time of Injury
- Glide in Zone II & V
- Differential Glide in Zone II
- Differential Glide in Zone III
- Repair of FDP & FDS
- FPL Glide in Zone II
- Thumb Pulley & Tendon Anatomy
- Finger Pulley & Tendon Anatomy
Part II – Extensor Tendons
- Anatomy of Dorsal Apparatus
- EDC glide Zone V & VII
- Zone V Laceration
- EDC Distal & Proximal to Junctura
- Repair of EDC
- Zone IV EPL & Zone V APL Laceration
- De Quervain’s Release
- EIP to EPL Transfer
- Boutonniere Deformity
- Boutonniere Reconstruction
- Mallet & Swan-Neck Deformity
Electronic Exam
- You may log on to take the exam at any time after purchase of DVD/CD Set using the serial number on the package and the information in the instructional booklet which accompanies the DVD/CD Set.
- Once you have logged on to take the examination, you may take the exam as many times as needed until passed, within six months following the log in.
- Certificate available to print upon successful completion of exam.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this DVD/CD Self Study, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the principles of tendon glide and tendon pathology in the hand
- Recognize how joint motion relates to underlying tendon glide for both flexors and extensors
- Identify tendon glide relative to joint motion and tendon pathology for flexor and extensor tendons.
- Identify the anatomy of the flexor tendons, including the pulleys
- Distinguish long-held assumptions about digital motion and tendon glide
- Recognize the techniques for 5 tendon surgical procedures
- Identify the mechanics of tendon pathology/imbalance for flexors and extensors
- Recognize the biomechanics of glide vs. tension in flexor and extensor tendon injuries.
Content Focus
Category 1: Domain of Occupational Therapy, Client Factors
Learning Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Target Audience
Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Additional Information
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