Online Course
Early Management of Distal Radius Fractures with ORIF
Rehabilitation following open reduction internal fixation surgery for wrist fracture

2-2.5 hours

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Kate Thorn
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Introduction

Distal radius fracture is one of the most common fractures and often requires surgical intervention. This course is the first in a series of courses examining the physiotherapy management of distal radius fractures following open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. This course will describe the aetiology of distal radius fractures. It will discuss the classification of these fractures, likely outcomes and potential complications, as well as provide a detailed rehabilitation protocol for the first six weeks post surgery.

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide you with an understanding of the management of distal radius fractures for the first six weeks post ORIF surgery.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

  1. Video
  2. Reading activity
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.

Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.

Types of Activities - Watching videos, reading, a final quiz and participating in an international discussion forum.

Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.8 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate plus CEUs/CCUs/CPD points you will need to:

  1. Respect the Plus Community Culture.
  2. Log all the required learning activities as complete (represented by the orange icons!).
  3. Actively and appropriately participate in the course discussions.
  4. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more.
  5. Complete a course evaluation form.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • identify three groups at risk of poorer outcomes following distal radius wrist fracture
  • classify distal radius wrist fractures based on their clinical appearance
  • choose an appropriate set of assessment tests and outcome measures for patients with distal radius wrist fractures
  • design an appropriate management strategy for the first six weeks post ORIF for distal radius wrist fracture
  • describe potential complications after surgery

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility

For special needs or accommodations please contact us with details of how we can meet your needs.

Featured reviews
I found this course informative! I can use this information as a learning tool to reflect on!
Laura Barlone
Physiotherapist
United Kingdom
Taking this course, rehabilitation protocol for post-ORIF Distal Radius Fracture is a turning point in my clinical practice. It has boosted my confidence level so much so that I look forward every day to managing as many patients as possible. Physioplus, thank you for being part of my success story!
Kofoworola Ayodeji
Physiotherapist
Nigeria
I am a new band 5 physio with limited experience of hand therapy, this course provides you with a greater understanding of the condition and includes exercises! fantastic
C J
Physiotherapist
United Kingdom