Orthopedic Injuries of the Hand

Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament

Small tears in tissue covering tendon or joint (correct)

Fracture of the metacarpal base of the thumb

Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel

To prevent neurologic or circulatory deficits

To prevent pain dysfunction syndrome (correct)

To restore function to the affected digit

To achieve full range of motion in the wrist and hand

Swelling in the fingers

Numbness and tingling in the thumb and index finger (correct)

Weakness in the grip

Pain in the wrist and hand

<p>Closed reduction and splinting</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neurologic or circulatory deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Closed reduction and immobilization</p> Signup and view all the answers