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A Structured Rehabilitation Protocol for Improved Multifunctional Prosthetic Control: A Case Study
Published on: November 6, 2015
An innovative orthotic design for midcarpal instability, non-dissociative: mobility with stability
1Brigham and Women's Hospital, Rehabilitation Services, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA.
Abstract:
Assisting carpal instability patients with regaining pain free and symptom free movement is a primary goal of therapy. This author describes her version of an orthotic device for carpal instability non-dissociative. She also describe her typical treatment plan for these patients.
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