Overview
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Upper limb osteomyelitis refers to infection specifically affecting the bones of the arm, forearm, wrist, or hand.Diagnosis
No diagnostic criteria, recommended tests, or grading are mentioned in the provided abstracts.Management
Occupational therapy interventions, including occupation-based intervention, assistive device provision, education, orthosis provision, and exercise programs, can improve function in upper limb conditions 1.
Further research is recommended to determine the effects of occupational therapy interventions on specific upper limb conditions 1.Special Populations
No information on special populations is available in the provided abstracts.Key Recommendations
Occupational therapy interventions can improve function in adults with conservatively managed conditions of the hand, wrist, and forearm 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
Further high-quality research is recommended to determine the effects of occupational therapy interventions on specific upper limb conditions 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)References
1 Sheerin M, O'Riordan C, Conneely M, Carey L, Ryan D, Galvin R et al.. Effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions on function and occupational performance among adults with conditions of the hand, wrist, and forearm: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australian occupational therapy journal 2024. link