The goal of this course is to provide therapists with information regarding the epidemiology, relevant anatomy, bony healing process, and complications associated with extra-articular distal radius fractures so that a successful rehabilitation program can be instituted. After you study the information here, you will be able to —

• List three risk factures for developing a distal radius fracture.
• Describe appropriate treatments through the various stages of bone healing.
• Recognize three complications of a distal radius fracture.

Approval Information

Gannett Education is also an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Gannett Education is approved as a provider of continuing education by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (provider no. 09-0215-001PR; expiration date 3/7/10) and an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from 10/21/09 to 10/21/12.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/10 through 12/31/12. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 10S0202, expiration date 1/14/11), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE100014948, expiration date 12/31/10); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners  (pending). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437.3152; expiration date 1/1/11). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.