title: Rehabilitation techniques for ligament injuries of the hand.
abstract: The contributions of the hand therapist to the treatment of ligament injuries in the hand requires a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of the pathomechanics of these injuries is a necessary prerequisite in the initial evaluation and treatment planning stage. Focus should never be entirely on the injury; it is also important to understand the emotional effect that the injury has had on the patient's work and leisure activities. Therapy programs usually require edema control and reduction and a variety of static and dynamic splints. The ultimate goal is returning the patient to fully functional activities.
authors.affiliation: N.Y. Hand Surgery & Rehabilitation, New York.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Burnett
mesh_terms: D003286:Contracture / Q000628:therapy; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries*; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013165:Splints; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries