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So you wanna be a CHT?! 15 free CHT exam practice questions
Test your knowledge with this 15 question, CHT prep! Let me know what you think of this video format or if you'd prefer it in a different way. I'd also love to know any future videos you'd like to see - comment below!
*Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I cannot diagnose you via the internet. Please seek advice from a medical or rehabilitation professional prior to starting any exercise program.
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Stretches for SL ligament injuries (Scapholunate)
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If you've recently come out of immobilization with a scapholunate (SL) injury, this video goes through 3 gentle wrist stretches you can try (with permission from your doctor, of course!). *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I cannot diagnose you via the internet. Please seek advice from a medical or rehabilitation profess...
3 exercises for strengthening a Scapholunate (SL) injury!
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If you've regained your mobility after immobilization of a SL injury, you may be ready to take on some strengthening exercises (make sure to clear it with your doctor first!). This video has 3 good strengthening exercises that will work the SL friendly muscles! *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I cannot diagnose you via...
How to fix a stiff wrist! 3 easy exercises you can start today
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Learn 3 simple wrist exercises that can help with wrist stiffness. Remember to check with your doctor first! *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I cannot diagnose you via the internet. Please seek advice from a medical or rehabilitation professional prior to starting any exercise program. I am a Medbridge affiliate and re...
How to improve finger stiffness in 3 easy stretches!
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In this video, I'm going through 3 of my favorite exercises to help with finger stiffness! What's your favorite? Comment below :) *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I cannot diagnose you via the internet. Please seek advice from a medical or rehabilitation professional prior to starting any exercise program. I am a Medbr...
Study for the CHT exam! 15 practice questions to test your knowledge!
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It's May 2024 and you know what that means, time for another CHT prep video! In this video, I'll read through the 15 prep questions, take as long as you need to answer, and then we'll go through the answer/rationale! Let me know your thoughts on this video (any questions or comments or suggestions for improvement) in the comments. *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are m...
5 hot tips for new grads in healthcare + how to set boundaries
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Let's go through some tips for all my new grads/students out there (woohoo!)! I'm a hand therapist so I'll say that a lot in this video lol but this is meant for anybody entering the rehabilitation professions (OT, PT, SLP, etc!). Let me know what you think in the comments, and if anybody out there has some other "hot tips" for new grads or students, shout them out so everybody can hear them in...
Happy OT Month! What the heck even is Occupational Therapy, anyway?
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Learn about Occupational Therapy (OT), what OT's do, and what settings they work in. Want to learn more about OT? Visit the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): www.aota.org/practice Visit the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Science: www.shrs.pitt.edu/ot Visit the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC): www.htcc.org *Disclaimer: This video is not ...
3 Tips for Treating a TFCC Injury
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Part 1 of TFCC tear management! In this video, we'll go through conservative management strategies including: 1. Braces / Splints 2. Activity Modification 3. Pain and Edema Management 4. Exercise (in Part 2)!! find this in the TFCC tears playlist :) Here's how to make a self-massage tool: ua-cam.com/video/lh7aOHXLSMY/v-deo.htmlsi=n8VavML7NOP13bJ9 *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and al...
TFCC Injury Exercises - Follow Along to Improve your Wrist Pain
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In Part 2 of this TFCC injury series, we're going through a gentle introductory exercise program that you can start today! I always recommend getting a personalized program from a hand therapist, but here are some things you can try in the meantime. If you missed part 1, make sure you check that out! *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified H...
It's that time of the month...time to take 15 CHT practice questions!
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It's April and you know what that means: time for another CHT prep video! You know the drill; there are 15 practice questions you should try to answer, and then we'll go through the correct answers with rationale. Let me know if you liked this video, or comment suggestions for how you'd want me to to make this type of video better in the future! *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all...
Carpal Tunnel Surgery - Start your recovery in 5 minutes!
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In this video, we're talking about 3 top tips to start recovering from Carpal Tunnel Surgery! Make sure you talk with your surgeon to make sure these tips are safe for you. *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I cannot diagnose you via the internet. Please seek advice from a medical or rehabilitation professional prior to ...
How to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in 5 minutes! Top 3 things to do ...
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In this quick video you will learn some of the conservative management strategies you can start with today to start improving your carpal tunnel symptoms. *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. While I am a Certified Hand Therapist, I cannot diagnose you via the internet. Please seek advice from a medical or rehabilitation professional prior to starting any exerc...
Take a 15 question CHT Practice Test - are YOU ready to take the CHT exam?
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Hey everyone, it's March and we're back with another 15 question CHT Prep Practice session! This video contains 15 practice questions, so take out your pen and paper or something to jot down your answers. Then, we'll talk through the answers and the rationale for each question. If you have suggestions for how you'd like to see these formatted in the future, please comment below! *Disclaimer: Th...
how to deal with chronic aching wrist pain
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Learn 4 exercises you can try for a chronic aching wrist! Follow along with the video to try the exercises and see if they will help. Chronic pain can take time to improve (and certainly can be much more complex than trying a few simple exercises) but this is a great start to take control back and start treating your pain today! *Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my ...
Broken wrist and now the cast is off? Here's what to do...
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Broken wrist and now the cast is off? Here's what to do...
Still in a cast with a broken wrist? Here's what to do...
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Still in a cast with a broken wrist? Here's what to do...
Bundle of Assessments for Lateral Epicondylitis
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Bundle of Assessments for Lateral Epicondylitis
CHT PREP practice questions - February 2024
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CHT PREP practice questions - February 2024
Treat DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis - in 5 minutes!
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Treat DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis - in 5 minutes!
How to treat trigger finger in 5 minutes !
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How to treat trigger finger in 5 minutes !
I took an Orfit splinting course, and this is what I made...
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I took an Orfit splinting course, and this is what I made...
So you wanna be a CHT? CHT Prep Questions
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So you wanna be a CHT? CHT Prep Questions
how to do scar mobilizations!
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how to do scar mobilizations!
2024 - big changes for the channel
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2024 - big changes for the channel
Dupuytren's Disease: Part TWO
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Dupuytren's Disease: Part TWO
What can you do about Dupuytren's Disease? PART ONE
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What can you do about Dupuytren's Disease? PART ONE
Update: It's been a month...
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Update: It's been a month...
my top 3 must haves for recovering from foot surgery
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my top 3 must haves for recovering from foot surgery
I had foot surgery...
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I had foot surgery...

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  • @Chrizteenz
    @Chrizteenz 20 годин тому

    Heyy is there anyway you could post or send the splint pattern? DM on a different platform?

  • @NickWebber-vp4pd
    @NickWebber-vp4pd 2 дні тому

    I would give this video a ‘thumbs up’…but i can’t😂

  • @joannallorin4336
    @joannallorin4336 3 дні тому

    Hi. I have an acupressure ring. Is that safe to usefor a trigger thumb?

  • @joelg598
    @joelg598 4 дні тому

    Here is the easiest way. Accept that KT tape is pseudoscience and don’t use it

  • @AntonioGomez-no2sm
    @AntonioGomez-no2sm 4 дні тому

    Thank you for your time

  • @iGreen_
    @iGreen_ 4 дні тому

    Thanks! I definitely am guilty of doing the thumb/finger tapping one in the wrong way you showed and squeezing on tendon glides so thanks for the tips! (Past R SL grade 3 tear reconstruction and L SL grade 1 repair recoveree here)

  • @deborahaftermath8044
    @deborahaftermath8044 4 дні тому

    really good info thank you.

  • @paulbruce5414
    @paulbruce5414 5 днів тому

    What is this stretch targeting - the muscle, the fascia, or the tendon? What is the mechanism of it helping trigger finger? Planning on combining these with the massages in your other trigger finger video.

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 3 дні тому

      The passive movements are more to promote tendon glide without allowing the tendon to catch on the tunnel. It helps maintain soft tissue and joint mobility while you are trying to reduce the inflammation and using the hand differently

  • @jenijean81
    @jenijean81 6 днів тому

    My husband had a stroke and has hand swelling. Would this be a good idea for him? His OT suggested hand massage.

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 3 дні тому

      Check with his doctor first to make sure there are no precautions !

  • @paulbruce5414
    @paulbruce5414 6 днів тому

    Thank you! It is so hard to find a manual therapist. The physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists typically say that it's irreversible except for surgery, and I just don't believe that. This advice you've provided seems immensely helpful, and was surprised by the intrinsic tendon stretch. Thank you, looking forward to putting it into practice.

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 3 дні тому

      I think massage for trigger finger is more for providing pain relief and improving flexibility of the tissues, I don’t think it fixes the problem. But in adjunct with other strategies it can be helpful in your recovery process!

  • @The-KP
    @The-KP 7 днів тому

    Good info, i learned something helpful, will be applying

  • @Leo-yn5fx
    @Leo-yn5fx 8 днів тому

    Doc how come when i get immediate relief from the trigger finger exercises it comes right back within minutes?

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 3 дні тому

      Trigger finger is a mechanical problem where the tendon gets inflamed over time and doesn’t fit through the tunnel it glides through. So it takes weeks or months to get them to heal, though exercises can help

    • @user-iu8lv1zb2l
      @user-iu8lv1zb2l 2 дні тому

      how many weeks it heals?

  • @tristramish
    @tristramish 10 днів тому

    Super helpful - thank you so much ❤

  • @howieeskanazy4025
    @howieeskanazy4025 12 днів тому

    Thank you so much for these tips! Judging by all these comments, I see that I’m not alone with this problem. A couple of years ago I had to have a tendon release on my right thumb..now the left thumb is doing the same. I’m hoping that if I follow your advice I could avoid having another surgery. Do you think that is possible ?

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 3 дні тому

      It never hurts to try!!! Conservative methods can work often times.

  • @TaniaWass
    @TaniaWass 13 днів тому

    Do you have a video for trigger thumb? Or Is it the same method as this video? Thank-You!

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 3 дні тому

      I do!!! It looks just like this video and is under the playlist for trigger finger ☺️

  • @gogapathan0
    @gogapathan0 15 днів тому

    Wow, this was spot on

  • @juliewilson9171
    @juliewilson9171 16 днів тому

    Thanks so much. I wished I had found your site sooner!

  • @debbiemr6340
    @debbiemr6340 19 днів тому

    Thank you for this great video. I’ve just been diagnosed with tennis elbow. Physio has given me exercises to do but I still want to workout. Thanks for explain the dos and don’ts of training with tennis elbow - just what I needed today 😊

  • @richard1441
    @richard1441 21 день тому

    I’ve had this for weeks now and will start the program thanks a lot

  • @jasonevans8914
    @jasonevans8914 23 дні тому

    Any advice on how to get a diagnosis? I feel like my doctor was just guessing

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 21 день тому

      You can always ask for a second opinion, or a referral to an orthopedic specialist doctor. Sometimes it helps to see a hand specialist!

    • @jasonevans8914
      @jasonevans8914 21 день тому

      @@ForwardTherapy how do I find one?

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 15 днів тому

      You should be able to ask your primary doctor for a referral to an orthopedic doctor or hand surgeon

  • @mrydjeski
    @mrydjeski 24 дні тому

    I can't wait to try these! I hope it helps!🙂

  • @angieweisswange5873
    @angieweisswange5873 25 днів тому

    Thank you

  •  26 днів тому

    I hung a weight off a wooden dowel and raise and lower with forearms, open and close my hand in rice, and just started using dumbells for pronation and supination. Almost 200lbs with my grip strength trainers. Still not 100% but im probably 85% there.

  • @AjayShedge
    @AjayShedge 26 днів тому

    Usually how much time does it takes to recover from tennis elbow?

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 21 день тому

      Unfortunately it is pretty slow to recover, typically takes 12-16 months to resolve

  • @bonstance50
    @bonstance50 28 днів тому

    I now have a hard nodule at the base of my middle left finger , under the big knuckle. Not sure if a cyst or what. I cannot do these exercises with that hand but will try with my right as have a trigger in both middle fingers

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 28 днів тому

      Nodules can be a few different things, if it is getting worse or increasing in size I’d check with your doctor!!

  • @dedey5719
    @dedey5719 29 днів тому

    You are great !

  • @dedey5719
    @dedey5719 29 днів тому

    Had TVS dequervain and trigger thumb surgery 4 wks ago. Hand continues swollen and when I do some mobility exercises or the ones you showed still do not have the range. I guess it needs more time.

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 28 днів тому

      Swelling is common for 9-12 months after surgery! Soft tissue stiffness can be very persistent, continue to work on it and give it time.

  • @TheIndianscout
    @TheIndianscout Місяць тому

    I feel as though it was hammer curls that gave me tennis elbow

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy 28 днів тому

      They can sometimes be very aggravating for that area of the forearm and elbow!!

  • @spongklongthepoop6764
    @spongklongthepoop6764 Місяць тому

    Dr is there a good effect in using splint with a dequervain tenosynovitis?

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy Місяць тому

      Hi, I’m actually not a doctor! Yes I find that using a thumb spica is very helpful for many people with dequervains !

  • @JFKDrums
    @JFKDrums Місяць тому

    Hello Kelly, Thanks for your informative video. I have a tfcc Tear right in the middle between ulna and radius so not really the pinky side where it usually appears.. Do you think if the pain is not that big I could avoid a surgery? or is it stupid to "live" with it.. I heard from some people on the internet that the surgery was bad for them and I'm afraid of that. Thanks in advance:)

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy Місяць тому

      It really depends on each individual case. I would definitely talk with your doctor about the possible things that could happen if untreated. Ultimately I think it’s a quality of life decision, how much will it impact your daily life

  • @plantvera
    @plantvera Місяць тому

    Can you make a video on dealing with long term chronic tfcc tear pain? Might help others too. I tore both mine 10 years ago, braced, therapy, taped, but they never improved. I've just gotten by with significant activity modifications. Love your other videos! Very clear and love the progression in treatments and the detail in how to do stretches properly.

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy Місяць тому

      Yeah that is tough!!! I definitely think activity modification is probably the most helpful thing, to help deal with pain

  • @flowerfairy1950
    @flowerfairy1950 Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @zej192
    @zej192 Місяць тому

    Thank youuuuuuu! It really works like a magic! My hand healed for only two days

  • @user-dq7xd9ol9u
    @user-dq7xd9ol9u Місяць тому

    Oh. interesting. I guess i don't have trigger thumb. My pain is in the next joint that is closer to my palm. Can that area be splinted? It isn't my bones that hurt, but something connecting on the underside (ligament/s tendon/s????) Do you happen to have any suggestions for that? I think I injured it when I was lifting a table and felt a little bit of a pop. It wasn't excrutiating by any means, but it has been very sore now for about 2 months since that time. Pressing a stapler, using a hand can opener, squeezing a condiment bottle--things like that cause a lot fo pain. i have no strength to grasp a jar or water bottle. Isn't that strange? Thank you.

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy Місяць тому

      The pain with trigger thumb is typically in that spot, that is where the inflammation is with a trigger thumb. The hallmark of trigger thumb is the catching/locking/clicking of the thumb when you bend and straighten the tip of the thumb.

  • @ruthslotwinski8934
    @ruthslotwinski8934 Місяць тому

    This was awesome. You covered all the dos and donts. I’ve tried most of these tips and my elbow is feeling much better. Thanks!

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy Місяць тому

      So glad that things are starting to feel better!!!

  • @crismariezaldivar7933
    @crismariezaldivar7933 Місяць тому

    thank you

  • @micheletroxel526
    @micheletroxel526 Місяць тому

    WOW! All my Doctor said was to get a Pica splint. I've had this issue for about 5 weeks. Youza!!! Thanks for explaining what is happening and giving such clear stretching instruction. I'm looking forward to the 2nd video Kelly.

  • @flowerfairy1950
    @flowerfairy1950 Місяць тому

    Thank you this is helpful. I broke my wrist last November but unfortunately I slipped the net and did not start hand theraoy until a month ago (4 months after the injury). On my last visit I was given therapy putty. I found your video helpful; thank you. 🇦🇺

  • @Ascendsean35
    @Ascendsean35 Місяць тому

    Do these exercise tips apply for "Golfers" elbow?

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy Місяць тому

      Golfers elbow is on the medial side of the elbow, rather than the lateral! But similar concept in lifting weight. It is important to keep the wrists neutral or straight while lifting, and try to keep grip light.

  • @garthera7819
    @garthera7819 Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for this video. I'm not sure yet if I actually have a trigger finger --it's a preliminary diagnosis for now-- but these interventions seem help. Mine is in the index finger, and I've discovered that when it locks, if I squeeze something using my second finger and thumb, the index pops back open pain free. Otherwise it only opens with painful force. Any thoughts on why this trick I discovered works?

  • @ymdec95
    @ymdec95 Місяць тому

    Ive got two small watery blisters on the side of my knee where I was taped. I had to remove it in emergency as it got a bit burning on the skin.. what should I do to heal it??

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy Місяць тому

      Here's an article about what to do for blisters: www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-blisters/basics/art-20056691

  • @JudgeSteve-pe8fh
    @JudgeSteve-pe8fh Місяць тому

    Three cheers for the cross friction massage.

  • @susanspratling
    @susanspratling Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @susanspratling
    @susanspratling Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @sweetmountainbaby
    @sweetmountainbaby Місяць тому

    Hi I just found you and subscribed . I had CTS in Feb and recently developed very painful trigger thumb 😢 I saw a hand therapist on Monday and she has me doing these as well . I hopefully get good results. I got a bit disappointed as she said don’t get your hopes to high as trigger thumb is a bear . This made me feel better reading the results! Does carpal tunnel surgery have any bearing on the trigger thumb? Thank you

  • @awong160
    @awong160 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the tips Kelly! About to start FW2B :)

  • @isaacbohm6374
    @isaacbohm6374 Місяць тому

    Thank you, Kelly! I just graduated and began practicing in a private outpatient hand clinic so I’m grateful for all the tips you provide. 👌🏽

  • @tbjgold
    @tbjgold Місяць тому

    I made my splint out of duct tape--wrap the thumb with the sticky side out and then wrap it again with the sticky side down. It's a great splint because it gives some mobility but prevents snapping. My problem started a few weeks ago and is improving rapidly.

  • @davelinkson1
    @davelinkson1 Місяць тому

    Yes my middle finger has been getting stuck and can hurt when I gently free it off with a click and also thumb joints clicks.

  • @shaikhakram2648
    @shaikhakram2648 Місяць тому

    Hi, I had a TFCC tear while working out in the gym. It has been almost 40 days. I got to know about it almost after 2 weeks from the injury. I was not wearing any brace during this time. Then afterwards I started to wear the brace. I wore it for two weeks after that then the doctor started the physiotherapy. Now it seems like I am back to square one. It hurts so much after the physiotherapy as it is the first day of the injury. I went to another doctor to get a second opinion, he is saying that I should have worn the brace or a proper cast for atleast 6 weeks before any physiotherapy. Now the chances of recovery are not the same as they were at first when I got injured and that now I have two options, number one is that I wear the cast for 6 weeks and try physiotherapy after that or I go for surgery right now. Please suggest 😭🙏🏼 Findings: -There is peripheral tear / rupture of the Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC) involving the distal lamina of ulnar attachment, showing high signal band disrupting its fibre with edematous changes. -There is abnormal hyperintense signal intensity on PDFS/STIR WIS along ulnomeniscal homologue & ulnar collateral ligament is slightly thickened with intrasubstance intermediate signal intensity associated with periligamentous mild interstitial edema and mild effusion of bright T2 fluid is seen at ulnotriquetral joint and peri-pisiform region. -Rest components of Triangular Fibrocartilage complex are still intact. -Normal MRI finding of scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments as well as the carpal joint spaces with no signal abnormality detected. -Normal scapholunate interval with no scapho-lunate dissociation. -No evidence of Dorsal or volar intercalated segment instability and both scapholunate and capitolunate angles are within normal limits -Normal distal radioulner joint with no dislocation or subluxation detected. -Normal appearance of flexor and extensor tendons with no peritendinous fluid collection could be detected. -The visualized flexor retinaculum, underlying flexor tendons, median nerve are showing normal signal pattern with no evidence of tendinopathy or carpal tunnel syndrome. No sign of ulnar impaction nor impingement syndrome detected. - -The examined bone of the wrist involving distal radius and rest of carpal bones show regular cortical bony outlines and normal homogenous medullary bone intensity, with no focal erosive or destructive lesions seen. -All surrounding muscles and soft tissue appear also normal, with no abnormal mass lesions or encysted collections. Impression: Peripheral tear / rupture of TFCC (Type 1B tear) with ulnomeniscal homologue and ulnar collateral ligament sprain & ulnotriquetral joint and peri-pisiform mild effusion with soft tissue edematous changes for clinical correlation. REPORT CONCLUSION: ABNORMAL

    • @ForwardTherapy
      @ForwardTherapy Місяць тому

      I can't provide direct medical advice, I would recommend discussing your question with your doctor! You can also always ask for a second opinion and see a second doctor to get their opinion as well.

    • @shaikhakram2648
      @shaikhakram2648 Місяць тому

      @@ForwardTherapy doctors are saying that we can try the conventional method I.e stabilization and physiotherapy and see if it works or you could get a surgery right now