Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 157-168 , April 2005

The Evolution of Early Mobilization of the Repaired Flexor Tendon

  • Karen M. Pettengill, MS, OTR/L, CHT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Karen M. Pettengill, 25 Raingley Road, Greenfield, MA 01301

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Journal of Hand Therapy
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