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Lecture No. 5 The Wrist, Hand, Forearm & Elbow by DR Chaman Lal PT
Lecture No. 5 The Wrist, Hand, Forearm & Elbow by DR Chaman Lal PT
Lecture No. 5 The Wrist, Hand, Forearm & Elbow by DR Chaman Lal PT
Flexors:
Biceps Brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Extensors:
Triceps Brachii
Pronation
(forearm) :
Pronator Teres
Pronator
Quadratus
Supinators
(forearm):
Biceps brachii
Supinator muscles
Flexors
Extensors
By: Dr Chaman Lal PT 34
Forearm Injury Evaluation
History: how did it happen, where does it hurt,
prior injury, loss of function, symptoms
Signs &
Symptoms:
pain, swelling, point
tenderness, deformity
Care:
Splint, refer for x-ray &
physician evaluation
By: Dr Chaman Lal PT 71
Phalanx Fracture
Care:
◦ Drain within 12 to 24 hours, ice,
elevate, clean once drilled, may
have to be drilled twice, keep
clean & covered. DO NOT DRILL
THE NAIL IF A FRACTURE IS
SUSPECTED!!!