Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 420-425 , October 2010

Swan Neck Deformity after Distal Interphalangeal Joint Flexion Contractures: A Biomechanical Analysis

  • Shrikant J. Chinchalkar, MThO, BScOT, OTR, CHT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Shrikant J. Chinchalkar, MThO, BScOT, OTR, CHT, Department of Hand Therapy, Hand & Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4A6

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PII: S0894-1130(09)00153-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2009.11.005

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 420-425 , October 2010

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