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Rehabilitation of insensitive hands.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12708734     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article highlights the physical, social and emotional problems faced by persons with insensitive hands and problems of disuse, misuse and overuse. Evaluation of sensation and residual functional capabilities is the first step in planning the process of rehabilitation. Acceptance of disability by the patients and their attitude are important for successful rehabilitation. Possible solutions are suggested.
Authors:
G N Malaviya
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Indian journal of leprosy     Volume:  74     ISSN:  0254-9395     ISO Abbreviation:  Indian J Lepr     Publication Date:    2002 Apr-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-04-23     Completed Date:  2003-05-23     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8409173     Medline TA:  Indian J Lepr     Country:  India    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  151-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Central JALMA Institute for Leprosy, P.O. Box 250. Tajganj, Agra 282 001, India.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Disability Evaluation
Hand / innervation*
Health Education
Humans
Leprosy / complications*,  rehabilitation*
Sensory Thresholds / physiology*

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