Abstract:
:Improved hand function after injury or disease is achieved by increasing joint mobility, muscle strength and coordination, while reducing edema and pain. Static and dynamic orthoses assist in correcting deformities, provide strengthening activities and maintain a functional hand position. Many orthotic appliances are commercially available or may be fabricated for specific hand problems. The process of gradually increasing wearing tolerance helps to reduce the risk of skin breakdown or excessive pressure. A program of daily range-of-motion exercises may aid in preventing joint immobilization.
journal_name
Am Fam Physicianjournal_title
American family physicianauthors
Delisa JA,Greenberg Ssubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1981-08-01 00:00:00pages
169-75issue
2eissn
0002-838Xissn
1532-0650journal_volume
24pub_type
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journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1977-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American family physician
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更新日期:1989-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American family physician
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journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:1997-01-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2016-12-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2010-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1992-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2000-03-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2002-03-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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journal_title:American family physician
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1981-11-01 00:00:00
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doi:
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journal_title:American family physician
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doi:
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journal_title:American family physician
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更新日期:1981-05-01 00:00:00