Potential to develop into a full thickness burn if infected

The facia of the digits becomes thick and contracted

Recommended splinting is in full extension, but not always possible due to severity

muscle atrophy over the thenar eminence and parathesis at night

perform a shared short term activity with another member in cooperative manner

develop interaction beyond the activity

Assessment of the severity of a disability as determined by what the individual actually does and the amount of assistance needed by the individual to complete each task

Takes one to 2 years to mature

Appears 6-8 weeks after wound closure

Stensosing tenosynovitis of the Abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis

Sign of benediction for high lesion

description of purpose
administration and scoring protocol
established norms and validity

Totally dependent on all self-care but can instruct others in preferences for care

can drink from a glass with a long straw

White, waxy, nonelastic, leathery in appearance

Silver rings, Buttonhole/hyperextension block splint, or digital dorsal splint in slight PIP flexion

OT intervention includes:
Weightbearing to facilitate bone growth

Adaptations and assistive device fabrication/education

environmental modifications

preventive positioning and protective splinting

increase muscle strength

promote health lifestyle

caregiver training

Jaw is firm and rotary chewing is present allowing for a good bite

purposely manipulate and interact with the environment by alternately accessing one or more electrical devices via switch, voice activation, remote control, computer interface

persistent, deep aching pains in muscles

highly sensitive tender spots(trigger points)

systematic, symmetrical, and affects many joints

Usually small joints

remission and exacerbation phases

do not flex beyond 90 degrees

do not abduct or internally rotate (cross legs)

do not pivot at hip

sit in raised chair/toilet

transfer sit to stand by keeping hip in slight abduction and extended in front

A standardized test that assesses and provides an index of overall motor proficiency, fine motor and gross motor composites, including consideration of accuracy, duration, and speed of performance

The assessment used to determine the person dominant eye

Contracture tendency is claw hand deformity

positioning is:
wrist at 30 degrees extension
MCPs 50-70 degrees
IPs full extension
thumb abducted and extended

Thumb opposed

Dynamometer used for arthritis

Forequarter amputation

leading cause of disability in persons over 65 years old

Identifies safety concerns in the home environment and assesses if the person is able to respond to safety situations