Hand therapy management following mutilating hand injuries.

Chan, Shirley W; LaStayo, Paul · Hand Clin · 2003

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Abstract

Hand therapy can optimize functional outcomes following various surgical procedures of the hand. Rehabilitation is especially essential following mutilating injuries in which multiple systems are involved. The healing process and therapeutic techniques foreach system are discussed in this article. Treatment guidelines for flaps, replantation, and toe to digit transfers are also included.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy