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P P I
N C O T T
F O R
L I
F E
Be Part of the Transformation.
O
RTHOTIC
I
NTERVENTION FOR THE
H
AND AND
U
PPER
E
XTREMITY
: S
PLINTING
P
RINCIPLES AND
P
ROCESS
, S
ECOND
E
DITION
Marylynn Jacobs
and
Noelle Austin
September 2013 / 978-1-4511-4530-4
Providing orthosis patterns for most upper extremity diagnoses, this Second Edition
of
Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and
Process
provides a practical framework to help students, as well as new and
experienced occupational therapists, make an informed decisions about the best
solutions for their patients.
This detailed and easy-to-use reference demonstrates splint fabrication techniques
and related interventions for the upper extremity, highlights anatomical and
biomechanical principles, discusses associated indications and precautions, details
common orthotic interventions, and provides an overview of popular taping methods.
Abundantly illustrated, the book includes clinical pearls and a section dedicated to
splinting for a spectrum of diagnoses and populations.
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NEW! The book has been updated throughout
with the latest information in the
field, especially in Section II: Splint Fabrication
3
NEW! Information on tissue healing
has been added to each chapter.
3
NEW! A new chapter covers the transplanted upper extremity
and includes
emerging concepts on post-operative management.
3
Help your students master key concepts and skills
with each chapter’s pattern
descriptions with accompanying photographs, “Clinical Pearls,” and “Pattern Pearls”
that include fabrication and orthosis modification tips, as well as insight for
improving cost containment and maximizing time efficiency.
3
Help your students apply concepts to the clinical experience
with case studies
that stimulate clinical reasoning and synthesize text information.
3
Help your students find the information they need fast
with the index that lists
splints by name and by diagnosis.
3
Show your students how research informs practice
with evidence-based examples
3
Prepare your students for practice
with consistent use of ASHT orthotics
nomenclature throughout the book.
3
Prepare your students for clinical practice
with information on specific diagnoses
including stiffness, fractures, arthritis, tendon injuries, and peripheral nerve injuries.
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Provide the information your students need
for working with diverse patient
populations, including athletes, pediatric patients, and musicians, as well as patients
with adult neurological dysfunction, burns, and a transplanted upper extremity.
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For students:
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Video Pearls that show the most common
injuries/splints
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Interactive Quiz Bank
3
Online Case Studies
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Checklists
3
Clinical forms
3
Anatomy reference tables
3
Rehabilitation vendors list
3
References
For Instructors:
3
Image bank
3
“Clinic in the Classroom” PowerPoint slides
3
Sample Syllabi for 1-day, 10-day session,
and 14-16 week sessions
3
Lab Exercises
3
Answers to Chapter Review Questions and
Discussion Points from the fabrication
process section
NEW!
A full suite of online
resources to reinforce
learning.