Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 21-27 , January 2009

Evaluation of Activity Limitation and Digital Extension in Dupuytren's Contracture Three Months after Fasciectomy and Hand Therapy Interventions

  • C. Engstrand, BSc OT

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to C. Engstrand, BSc OT, Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, 581 85 Linköping, Sweden.
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  • L. Borén, BSc OT

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PII: S0894-1130(08)00146-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2008.08.003

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 21-27 , January 2009

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