Hand and wrist injuries are prevalent across diverse age groups and activity levels and require prompt and effective intervention. Wrist splinting is a valuable technique for all healthcare providers, providing a versatile alternative to rigid casting. Thumb spica splints have several benefits, as they provide structural support without enclosing the limb fully. Thumb spica splints allow adequate accommodation of swelling in the initial phases of injury. Splint flexibility addresses the challenges posed by the need for multiple examinations and imaging in the acute phase, stabilizing the injured area while allowing access during repeated clinical assessments.This activity focuses on applying thumb spica splints as an immobilization measure in managing acute hand and wrist injuries. Attendees gain insights into the anatomy, indications, and contraindications of thumb spica splints. A deeper understanding of hands-on techniques for proper thumb spica placement enhances proficiency. The session emphasizes the pivotal role healthcare professionals play in the early immobilization of injuries to the radiocarpal joint, carpal bones, tendons, and ligaments of the lateral hand.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/30122
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand