Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 344-346 , October 2008

Clinical Commentary in Response to: Effectiveness of Splinting for the Treatment of Trigger Finger

  • Emily Altman, PT, DPT, CHT

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Emily Altman, PT, DPT, CHT, Department of Rehabilitation, Hospital For Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021.

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PII: S0894-1130(08)00108-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2008.07.002

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 344-346 , October 2008

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