All Things Flexor Tendon

Each flexor tendon zone protocol is uniquely different and has its own treatment guideline and orthosis considerations. In this course we go through each of the major protocols, individually, and cover everything you need to know about treating a patient with a flexor injury. Regardless of the protocol requested.

Flexor Tendon Treatment

Kleinert, Modified Duran, Indiana, St John’s and our own slightly unique HTA method are all included in this comprehensive review of treatment of flexor tendon injuries.

But before we get into treatment we review all of the key anatomical considerations, surgical methods and aspects and some of the common complications: Lumbrical Plus Finger and Quadrigia.

Flexor Tendon Treatment

Orthosis fabrication is also covered for a standard dorsal blocking orthosis with the fast and efficient stretch and tag method.

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Finally, we include step-by-step instructions for the most common orthoses for support of the thumb for both conservative and post operative care.

Flexor Tendon Treatment

Everything you need to guide your understanding, evaluation, and treatment for care of the patient with a flexor tendon injury is included in this course.

Welcome and Ebook

Learn the intricate and detailed anatomy of the flexor tendons of the hand

Knowing surgical techniques and methods is important for guiding our therapy

Each protocol has its own orthosis options. We cover all of the major options in this lesson.

Learn the specifics to each of the most common treatment protocols

The evaluation of these patients is unique based on precautions and contraindications

Whether scarred in or moving well, you need to know when to progress the patient to the next level

We explain our version of early active motion for flexor tendon patients

This is a step-by-step demonstration of how to make a dorsal blocking orthosis

Closing and Course Quiz for CEUs

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After completing the course every student receives a Certificate!

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