Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 315-322 , July 2010

Postoperative Management for PIP Joint Pyrocarbon Arthroplasty

  • Sheri B. Feldscher, OT, CHT

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Sheri B. Feldscher, OT, CHT, South Jersey Hand Center, Festival Shopping Center, Unit 3956, 4450 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

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doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2009.10.011

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 315-322 , July 2010

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