[Expert Solution]: An out-patient client had surgical release…

An out-patient client had surgical release for trigger finger of the third digit 5 weeks ago. The client had been making steady improvements but progress has significantly decreased over the past week. Currently, passive ROM at the MCP = 0°- 65° of flexion and active ROM = 0°- 50°, passive ROM at the PIP = 10°- 95° of flexion and active ROM = 20°- 70°, and passive ROM at the DIP = 0° – 50° of flexion and active ROM = 0° – 20°. Which statement BEST describes why the OTR should inform the physician about the client’s progress? Clinical evidence suggests the client may be exhibiting symptoms associated with adhesions of the flexor tendon. Symptoms are consistent with flexor tendon shortening and extensor tendon lengthening. Re-evaluation results show that the client has intrinsic and extrinsic tightness of the extensor tendon.