Understanding Distal Radius Fractures - PT17

Understanding Distal Radius Fractures

by Hildy D. Reich, PT,CHT and Lori McKim LeBlanc, OTR, CHT

PT17

(4.3 / 158 reviews)

Price: $13.00 USD

Summary:

A fracture of the distal radius could happen while skiing, hiking, or even house cleaning. It is one of the most common fracture sites of the upper extremity. The goal of this course is to provide PTs with information regarding the epidemiology, relevant anatomy, boney healing process, and complications associated with distal radius fractures so that a successful rehabilitation program can be instituted. 

Objectives:

The goal of this course is to provide therapists with information regarding the epidemiology, relevant anatomy, bony healing process, and complications associated with extra-articular distal radius fractures so that a successful rehabilitation program can be instituted. After you study the information here, you will be able to —
  • List three risk factures for developing a distal radius fracture.
  • Describe appropriate treatments through the various stages of bone healing.
  • Recognize three complications of a distal radius fracture.

 
Approval Information
 
Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from October 21, 2009 to October 21, 2012.
 
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/2010 through 12/31/2012. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.
 
As of 4/5/10, Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.
 
Gannett Education was approved as a provider of continuing education by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (provider no. 09-0215-001PR) from March 8, 2009 through March 8, 2010.
 
This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 10S0202, expiration date 1/14/11; approval no. 11S0676 for 01/15/11 to 01/15/12; 12S0172 for 01/16/12 to 01/16/13), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE100014948, expiration date 12/31/10; CE110017075 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11; CE120417127 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12); the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (aproval no. 3733 for 04/12/11 to 04/11/12; 4244 for 04/12/12 to 04/11/13) for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement; the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy (approval no. PTCE002233 for 05/23/11 to 12/31/12); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 115-2010, expiration date 1/31/12; 106-2012 from 02/01/12 to 01/31/14). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
 
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEU for 03/24/11 to 03/23/15 and by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 units of continuing education for 02/28/12 to 07/31/13.
 
The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437.3152; expiration date 1/1/11; approval no. 437-3777 for 04/01/11 to 04/01/12; 437-4207 for 04/01/12 to 04/01/13). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.
  
Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.

 

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Jessica D - Needham, MA  ·  Mar 23, 2012
Too much info packed into a short article. There should be a diagram when describing anatomy
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ESTHER F - Memphis, TN 38119, TN  ·  Mar 20, 2012
Good information about subject matter.
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Marcy S - ,  ·  Mar 19, 2012
Pictures of the anatomical structures being discussed would help the reader visualize the structures
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Diane M - Annapolis, MD  ·  Mar 18, 2012
difficult to locate some answers of test in narrative after initial taking of test
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Anna H - Denton, TX  ·  Mar 13, 2012
Interesting course with useful information.
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