Wrist Injury SOAP Notes for Physical Therapists
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The following snippet, or dot phrae template, was shared with us by a practicing Physical Therapist for their initial examination/evaluation of a patient that has a fractured wrist.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:
The client reports that they originally sustained the injury on when they fell and injured their wrist. They were evaluated at Urgent Care/ER where X-rays identified a left distal radius fracture. They were placed in a splint, referred to Dr. , and surgery was recommended. The patient presents to hand therapy today for their post-operative initial evaluation and treatment.
DX/SURGERY:
DOS:
PRIMARY COMPLAINTS:
PRIOR FUNCTIONAL STATUS:
CURRENT FUNCTIONAL STATUS:
See "Client Information Sheet" for activities that patient reports having difficulty with. Client reports difficulty in the following activities:
Occupation:
Social Status:
PAIN:
Pain location:
At worst: /10
Current: /10
At best: /10
Pain description:
Pain Follow-up Plan:
PATIENT GOALS:
OBJECTIVE FINDINGS:
Handedness:
Wound / Incision Status:
Orthosis/Splint Use:
Swelling:
Circumferential measurements (cms):
Right MCPs: cm
Left MCPs: cm
Right Wrist: cm
Left Wrist: cm
Right Left Digit AROM (extension is 0 unless otherwise indicated):
Thumb AROM:
IP: left: || right:
MP: left: || right:
Plan abd: left: || right:
Palm abd: left: || right:
Opp: left: || right:
Wrist AROM:
E: left: || right:
F: left: || right:
RD: left: || right:
UD: left: || right:
Forearm AROM:
Sup: left: || right:
Pron: left: || right:
Shoulder AROM:
WFL: left: || right:
Flexion: left: || right:
Extension: left: || right:
Abduction: left: || right:
IR: left: || right:
ER: left: || right:
Grip and Pinch Strength:
Sensation:
Palpation:
MODERATE COMPLEXITY OT CODE:
The patient's occupational profile and medical and therapy histories were reviewed through , and patient intake forms. An analysis was completed of the occupational profile/data based on a detailed assessment. The evaluation identified . Clinical decision making involved moderate analytic complexity and consideration of several treatment options. Minimal to moderate modification of tasks or assistance was provided. COVID19 precautions in effect.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:
The client reports that they originally sustained the injury on
DX/SURGERY:
DOS:
PRIMARY COMPLAINTS:
PRIOR FUNCTIONAL STATUS:
CURRENT FUNCTIONAL STATUS:
See "Client Information Sheet" for activities that patient reports having difficulty with. Client reports difficulty in the following activities:
Occupation:
Social Status:
PAIN:
Pain location:
At worst:
Current:
At best:
Pain description:
Pain Follow-up Plan:
PATIENT GOALS:
OBJECTIVE FINDINGS:
Handedness:
Wound / Incision Status:
Orthosis/Splint Use:
Swelling:
Circumferential measurements (cms):
Right MCPs:
Left MCPs:
Right Wrist:
Left Wrist:
Right Left Digit AROM (extension is 0 unless otherwise indicated):
Thumb AROM:
IP: left:
MP: left:
Plan abd: left:
Palm abd: left:
Opp: left:
Wrist AROM:
E: left:
F: left:
RD: left:
UD: left:
Forearm AROM:
Sup: left:
Pron: left:
Shoulder AROM:
WFL: left:
Flexion: left:
Extension: left:
Abduction: left:
IR: left:
ER: left:
Grip and Pinch Strength:
Sensation:
Palpation:
MODERATE COMPLEXITY OT CODE:
The patient's occupational profile and medical and therapy histories were reviewed through