Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 261-268 , July 2010

Diagnostic Value of Clinical Grind Test for Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis of the Thumb

  • Melissa M. Merritt, PT, PhD(c), CHT, OCS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Melissa M. Merritt, PT, PhD(c), CHT, OCS, St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, 3201 E. University Drive, Suite 280, Bryan, TX 77802

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 This research project was funded by the Evelyn Mackin Grant for Research in Hand Therapy through the American Society of Hand Therapy.

PII: S0894-1130(10)00018-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2010.02.001

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 261-268 , July 2010