Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 38-47 , January 2012

The Long-term Relationship between Duration of Treatment and Contracture Resolution Using Dynamic Orthotic Devices for the Stiff Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Prospective Cohort Study

This article was adapted from a presentation to the Australian Hand Therapy Association national conference in October 2009.

  • Celeste Glasgow, PhD Candidate, B OccThy (Hons)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Celeste Glasgow, OT, PhD Candidate, Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Unit, EKCO Occupational Services, GPO Box 309, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia.

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PII: S0894-1130(11)00135-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2011.09.006

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 38-47 , January 2012

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