Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 62-65 , January 2011

Early and Temporary Use of Finger Prosthetics to Aid Rehabilitation

  • Barbra Samph Almond, MEd, OTR, CHT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Barbra Samph Almond, MEd, OTR, CHT, Inova Physical Therapy Centers, 6201 Centreville Road, Suite 500, Centreville, VA 20121.

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PII: S0894-1130(10)00047-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2010.04.003

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 62-65 , January 2011

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