Anatomy
Intervention
Tendon Laceration
Splinting
Miscellaneous
100

What structure is involved in the classic "Skier's thumb?"

thumb UCL

100

A patient was carving a pumpkin for Halloween when the knife slipped, causing a deep laceration to the flexor tendons in the area between the A1 pulley and the FDS insertion. What flexor tendon zone is involved?

zone 2

100

What does DBS stand for?

Dorsal Blocking Splint

100

How many years of being an OT or PT do you need before taking the CHT exam?

3 years

200

Which muscle is being isolated here with flexion at the DIP joint? 

FDP

200

Name 3 interventions that can help a patient who has severe edema to their hand:

compression glove, retrograde massage, Ktape, elevation, ice, AROM, coban, digisleeve, contrast bath

200

Which flexor tendon zone is known as "no man's land?"

Zone II

200

What is the name of this type of orthosis?


Forearm based / Long thumb spica

200

Which country has the most CHTs?

USA!

300

What position of the hand allows for maximum excursion of the FDS?

Straight finger fist

300

A patient was carving a pumpkin for Halloween when the knife slipped, causing a deep laceration to the flexor tendons in the area between the A1 pulley and the FDS insertion. What flexor tendon zone is involved?

zone 2

300

What is the ideal position for the fingers and wrist in a forearm based dorsal blocking orthosis s/p flexor tendon repair? 

Wrist flexion 20-30 degrees, MPs flexed 70 degrees, IPs in full extension

400

Which hand position achieves the maximal differential glide of the FPS and FDP 

HOOK fist 

400

A patient is two weeks post flexor tendon repair and is participating in hand therapy. The therapist emphasizes protected tendon gliding exercises and avoids forceful gripping. What is the primary goal of this early rehabilitation approach?

to promote tendon gliding and minimize adhesions while protecting the repair

400

A patient is fitted with a dorsal blocking splint following flexor tendon repair. Why is the wrist and fingers positioned to prevent full extension?

to reduce tension on the repaired flexor tendons and protect the repair during early healing

500

While chopping vegetables, a patient accidentally cuts their wrist just proximal to the carpal tunnel, injuring multiple flexor tendons. What flexor tendon zone is involved?

zone V

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