Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Functional capacity evaluation following flexor tendon injury.

Karen Schultz-Johnson1

  • 1Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, PO Box 2145, Edwards, CO 81632, USA. handksj@vail.net

Hand Surgery : an International Journal Devoted to Hand and Upper Limb Surgery and Related Research : Journal of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand
|October 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This article details the upper limb functional capacity evaluation (FCE) for flexor tendon injuries, outlining its purpose, methods, and challenges. It provides guidance for clinicians on assessment, documentation, and validity in evaluating patient function after injury.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Static progressive splinting.

Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapistsยท2002
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Flexor tendon injuries in the upper limb significantly impact patient function and require standardized evaluation.
  • Existing evaluation methods may not fully capture the complexities of functional capacity after such injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the indications, purpose, and performance of upper limb functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) for individuals with flexor tendon injuries.
  • To provide a framework for clinicians in planning and conducting FCEs, including essential components and modifications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes the U.S. Department of Labor Physical Demand Characteristics of Labor as a foundational concept.
  • Presents a general FCE outline with options, acknowledging the need for individualized approaches due to injury variability.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discusses critical evaluation factors, modifications for maximizing function, and addresses controversial issues like endurance assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • A structured approach to upper limb FCE for flexor tendon injuries is presented, adaptable to individual patient needs.
    • Highlights key considerations for evaluating function, including addressing challenges related to effort and documentation.

    Conclusions:

    • The article provides essential insights for clinicians performing FCEs for upper limb flexor tendon injuries, emphasizing validity and comprehensive assessment.
    • Standardized yet flexible FCE protocols are crucial for accurately determining functional capacity and guiding rehabilitation.