Journal article
The effectiveness of early mobilization after tendon transfers in the hand: A systematic review
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review.
INTRODUCTION: Over the past decade, early mobilization (initiated within a week) has become an increasing trend in postoperative rehabilitation after tendon transfer surgery in the hand. However, there are no published reviews summarizing the effectiveness of early mobilization protocols in comparison with conventional immobilization in tendon transfer rehabilitation.
Authors
Sultana SS; MacDermid JC; Grewal R; Rath S
Journal
Journal of Hand Therapy, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 1–21
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2013
DOI
10.1016/j.jht.2012.06.006
ISSN
0894-1130