Orthotics and rehabilitation after extensive upper limb paralysis.
The author reviews the progress that has been made in the development of orthotics and rehabilitation techniques for patients with extensive paralysis of the upper limb after injury and disease. Splint components and their variations are described with regard to patients with less extensive or recovering lesions.
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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, England.
D001132:Arm; D004551:Elbow Joint; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010243:Paralysis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D013165:Splints; D014955:Wrist Joint