This workshop will focus on current state of the art methods
for the therapeutic management of arthritis in the hand. A
review of the current literature will be presented related to
specific treatment approaches including: joint protection
principles, activities of daily living, orthotic fabrication,
modalities and postoperative care. Treatment that facilitates
functional outcomes and pain control will be highlighted. The
workshop will also include demonstrations of specific orthotic
fabrication techniques. Evidenced based post operative
management interventions will also be reviewed for the wrist,
CMC joint, MP joint and the PIP joint.