Title: Describe the general effects of aging and injury on the structure and function of the upper extremities.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy II (14060-II) > Section: Identifying Anatomy of the Head, Neck, and Trunk

Description could include

- arthritis
- bursitis
- tendonitis
- adhesive capsulitis
- rotator cuff tear
- dislocations
- tennis elbow
- fractures
- golfer’s elbow
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- skier’s thumb
- gamekeeper’s thumb
- swan neck deformity
- boutonniere deformity
- ulnar drift
- mallet finger.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of activity can delay and sometimes prevent degeneration of upper extremity structures?
- How can a sedentary lifestyle affect the upper extremity?
- What physiological changes might become apparent in the upper extremity as aging takes place?