Protective splinting for the hand and wrist
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Protective splinting for the hand and wrist
Clin Sports Med.
1986 Oct.
Abstract
Providing adequate protection is a very important component of proper treatment of athletic injuries of the upper extremity. This article reviews the anatomic considerations involved in fabricating splints for various joints of the hand and wrist that will allow the athlete to compete as early as possible while preventing reinjury or permanent disability.
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