Rehabilitation following thumb CMC, radiocarpal, and DRUJ arthroplasty.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2013
Abstract
Hand therapy is essential after arthroplasty around the wrist. This article includes therapy guidelines and goals after surgical reconstruction of the thumb carpometacarpal joint, radiocarpal joint, and distal radioulnar joint. Typical concerns and treatment options are addressed. Tables and figures are included to guide the hand therapist in the process of returning this patient population to pain-free function.
Volume
29
Issue
1
First Page
123
Last Page
142
ISSN
1558-1969
Published In/Presented At
Crosby, C. A., Reitz, J. L., Mester, E. A., & Grenier, M. L. (2013). Rehabilitation following thumb CMC, radiocarpal, and DRUJ arthroplasty. Hand clinics, 29(1), 123–142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2012.08.025
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
23168034
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article
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