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The edematous hand.

M K Sorenson1

  • 1National Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Center, Washington, DC 20002.

Physical Therapy
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Early intervention for hand edema is crucial. Therapists should be aware that prompt treatment using elevation, compression, and exercise can prevent long-term hand dysfunction.

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Area of Science:

  • Hand therapy
  • Edema management
  • Physiology of fluid balance

Background:

  • Edema, or swelling, can significantly impact hand function.
  • Understanding the physiological basis of tissue fluid accumulation is key.
  • Two primary types of edema affect the hand.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To educate therapists on the effects of hand edema.
  • To emphasize the importance of early and effective edema treatment.
  • To highlight methods for controlling hand swelling.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of tissue fluid production physiology.
  • Explanation of edema classification.
  • Review of conservative treatment modalities for hand edema.

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Main Results:

  • Elevation, compression, and active exercise are primary edema control methods.
  • Specialized modalities and compression dressings aid in difficult cases.
  • Timely treatment is essential for preventing complications.

Conclusions:

  • Early intervention in hand edema management is critical.
  • Consistent application of primary methods can effectively control swelling.
  • Preventing chronic edema avoids secondary hand dysfunction and sequelae.