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Three-Dimensional Finger Motion Tracking during Needling: A Solution for the Kinematic Analysis of Acupuncture Manipulation
Published on: October 28, 2021
It's Not "Just A Finger"
1Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Objective:
To provide a source of information to the athletic trainer on injuries to the fingers; to detail the pertinent anatomy of the finger and explain the techniques of a proper examination; and to discuss treatment and possible outcomes.
Background:
Injuries to the fingers are often dismissed as inconsequential and are usually only touched upon briefly in articles on hand injuries.
Description:
The article is divided into detailed sections pertaining to anatomy, examination, and specific injuries and their treatment. CLINICAL ADVANTAGE: This article provides a concise source of information to athletic trainers on finger injuries. They need not refer to multiple volumes of journals and texts to find the specific information they seek.
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