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Physical therapy management of hand fractures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2685845     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hand fractures can be a complicated management dilemma for both the general clinician and the specialist. To better equip the therapist to treat fractures in the hand, a brief review of bone and articular cartilage healing and the effects of immobilization are reviewed. Active, passive, and resistive exercises for the patient with hand fracture are reviewed in addition to treatment of the associated problems of scar formation, edema, and pain. Static and dynamic splinting techniques are also discussed.
Authors:
S R Saunders
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Physical therapy     Volume:  69     ISSN:  0031-9023     ISO Abbreviation:  Phys Ther     Publication Date:  1989 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-01-09     Completed Date:  1990-01-09     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0022623     Medline TA:  Phys Ther     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1065-76     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Richmond Upper Extremity Center, VA 23226.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Fracture Fixation / methods
Fractures, Bone / complications,  rehabilitation*
Hand Injuries / complications,  rehabilitation*
Humans
Movement
Physical Therapy Modalities*
Splints
Wound Healing / physiology

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