Can Anyone Decipher My Physical Therapy Script for Thumb Rehabilitation??
Question by Brett C: Can anyone decipher my physical therapy script for thumb rehabilitation??
7 weeks ago I had surgery to reattach the extensor tendons in my thumb after a near severing accident. I had the cast and 2 pins removed yesterday and was given a script for physical therapy. They are closed for the weekend, but I would like to start some light exercises(if possible). My script reads as follows:
Hand Therapy 2-3 x week
Durable Medical Equipment: dynamic PIP extension splint prn
Diagnosis: 727.63 Ruptured Tendon Extensor Hand and Wrist
AROM, PROM, AAROM CMC IP and MP left thumb
intrinsic muscle stretching
scar massage and desensitization
edema control with coban wraps
modalities may include iontophoresis with NaCl to scars prn, heat, ice
advance to strength as tol; may use therapeutic putty
night extension splinting of IPJ and protection at work
HEP
I have no clue what any of this means and if some one could explain to me what this all means I would greatly appreciate it.
My thumb feels fine, but is very tight. I cannot move the upper knuckle(closest to the tip) on my own. I can move the lower knuckle, but only about 3/4 of an inch. It was crushed, broken and lacerated by an engine cover on a caterpiller machine between the 2 knuckle(thank god no injury to the joints). The doc said one tendon was severed and the other was damaged. Thanks for any help!!
ATTENTION. My question is asking what all the stuff above means. Not whether you think I should wait to talk to the physical therapist. If you took the time to read my question, there wouldn’t be 2 answers already with absolutely no relevance to my question. Thank You.
Best answer:
Answer by English Prof
Why don’t you take it to the physical therapist to have them splint, wrap, stretch, massage, medicate, and then wrap some more? It sounds like you need a professional to do this for you. That’s why it’s written for the physical therapist. You can go once, see how they do it, and then decide if it’s something you can do on your own.
Answer by chanel h
i wouldnt try moving any part of ur thumb until u go to the dr because u might injure it more but they are types of exercises u have to do and the dr will give u instructions on how to do them
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