Journal article
A Systematic Review of Rehabilitation Protocols after Surgical Repair of the Extensor Tendons in Zones V–VIII of the Hand
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review.
INTRODUCTION: Controversy exists as to which rehabilitation protocol provides the best outcomes for patients after surgical repair of the extensor tendons of the hand.
Authors
Sameem M; Wood T; Ignacy T; Thoma A; Strumas N
Journal
Journal of Hand Therapy, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 365–373
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
10 2011
DOI
10.1016/j.jht.2011.06.005
ISSN
0894-1130
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAgedChildExercise TherapyFemaleHand InjuriesHand StrengthHumansMaleMiddle AgedOrthopedic ProceduresPain MeasurementPostoperative CareProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRange of Motion, ArticularRecovery of FunctionRetrospective StudiesSplintsTendon InjuriesTreatment OutcomeYoung Adult