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Finger mobility following flexor tendon repair.

Authors :
Phillips GF
McGrouther DA
Andrews BJ
Source :
Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland) [J Hand Surg Br] 1985 Oct; Vol. 10 (3), pp. 337-9.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

A system has been devised to monitor the movements of the finger made by patients after a tendon repair. A small transducer was used attached to the nail. The results were analysed by computer. The fingers moved much less than expected in spite of instruction.

Subjects

Subjects :
Finger Injuries rehabilitation
Finger Injuries surgery
Humans
Microcomputers
Patient Compliance
Postoperative Care
Tendon Injuries rehabilitation
Tendon Injuries surgery
Transducers
Exercise Therapy
Fingers
Monitoring, Physiologic instrumentation
Tendons surgery

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0266-7681
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4078462
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0266-7681(85)80056-5
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