title: Principles and guidelines in hand therapy and rehabilitation during recovery from small joint injuries.
abstract: A successful return to functional use following joint injuries of the hand can be obtained by proper evaluation and treatment. Knowledge of injury, proper splinting, and treatment of modalities used are of utmost importance. An open channel of communication with the patient and hand surgeon will assist in establishing realistic goals.
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Hand Therapy Unit, New York.
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Cole
mesh_terms: D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D013165:Splints; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries; D013997:Time Factors