Comparison of two carpometacarpal stabilizing splints for individuals with thumb osteoarthritis

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of two different splints on hand function, pain and hand strength in adults with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA): the prefabricated neoprene Comfort CoolTM a long opponens design, and a custom-made thermoplastic and neoprene splint, the Hybrid, a short oppone...

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Main Author: Sillem, Helia Suzanne
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/11099