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Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published on: April 5, 2024
An update on the management of carpal fractures
1Centers for Rehab Services, Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
Abstract:
This article reviews the appropriate management of common carpal fractures. The fundamental principles used by clinicians to choose appropriate stabilization and length of immobilization for these various injuries are discussed. The principles behind the progression of therapeutic intervention and the relation of progression to the stages of healing are emphasized.
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