Conservative treatment of mallet finger: A systematic review.

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To determine if there is a superior orthosis and wearing regimen for the conservative treatment of mallet finger injuries. The secondary purpose is to examine the current evidence to evaluate if a night orthosis is necessary following the initial immobilization phase.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Hand Ther

Title: Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists

Publisher: Elsevier BV

ISSN (Electronic): 1545-004X

ISSN (Print): 0894-1130

Publication date (Electronic): May 25 2015

Volume: 28

Issue: 3

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[1 ] Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Hand Works Therapy, 744the Rialto, Venice, FL 34285, USA. Electronic address: hotglassgal@comcast.net.

[2 ] Professional Orthopedics Associates, Scranton, PA, USA.

[3 ] Northeast Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery, Waterbury, CT, USA.

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Publisher Item ID: S0894-1130(15)00049-6

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.03.001

PubMed ID: 26003015

SO-VID: cdf25e33-8094-4078-8b3b-093f414a60ea

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Keywords: Conservative treatment,Extensor tendon,Mallet finger,Orthosis

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Keywords: Conservative treatment, Extensor tendon, Mallet finger, Orthosis

Conservative treatment of mallet finger: A systematic review.

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