Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 334-351 , October 2010

A Systematic Review of Conservative Interventions for Osteoarthritis of the Hand

  • Kristin Valdes, OTD, OTR, CHT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Kristin Valdes, OTD, OTR, CHT, Hand Works Therapy, Sarasota, FL 34239

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PII: S0894-1130(10)00050-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2010.05.001

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 334-351 , October 2010

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