Hand diagnoses and procedures

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Hand diagnoses and procedures

This course takes an in depth look at the anatomy of the hands, how to code conditions such as trigger finger and dupuytren’s contracture, and how these different conditions are treated.

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Introduction to the hand 3 Topics

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Introduction to the hand

Interesting facts about the hand

Hand statistics

Anatomy of the hand 7 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Overview of anatomy of the hand

Bones of the hand

Joints of the hand

Muscles and tendons of the hand

Tendons of the hand – Flexors

Tendons of the hand – Extensors

Ligaments of the hand

Hand anatomy – activity

Trigger finger 2 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Release of trigger finger

Trigger finger – activity

Dupuytren’s contracture 4 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Dupuytren’s contracture

Dupuytren’s fasciectomy

Dupuytren’s needle fasciotomy

Dupuytren’s dermofasciectomy

Dupuytren’s contracture – activity

Carpal tunnel 2 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel release

Carpal tunnel – activity

Cubital tunnel 2 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Cubital tunnel syndrome

Cubital tunnel release

Cubital Tunnel – activity

Ganglions 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Ganglion excision

Ganglion aspiration

Ganglions – activity

Hand and finger fractures 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Hand and finger fractures

Hand and finger fracture treatment

Codes classifying hand and finger fracture treatment

Hand and finger fracture – activity

Hand and finger amputation 2 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Indications for hand and finger amputations

Coding hand and finger amputations

Hand and finger amputation – activity

Congenital deformities of the hand 2 Topics | 2 Quizzes

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Common congenital deformities of the hands

Common congenital deformities of the hands – activity

Common procedures for congenital hand deformities

Common procedures for congenital hand deformities – activity

Hand diagnosis and procedures final quiz – let’s check what you have learnt!