Finger Amputation? What Every Hand Therapist NEEDS to Know
From Hand Therapy Secrets | Helping Occupational Therapist Become Experts by Hoang Tran OT/L, CHT
May 30, 2026 · 17 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of focusing on nerve issues in patients with finger amputations rather than just the wound.
When a finger amputation patient comes in with severe pain and guarding, don't just focus on the wound, focus on the nerve. Let's discuss.
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Host: Hoang Tran OT/L, CHT
Topics covered
- finger amputation
- hand therapy
- nerve focus
- pain management
- occupational therapy
Keywords
- finger amputation
- hand therapy
- nerve pain
- occupational therapy
- patient care
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