Functional bracing of the upper extremity.
Arm bracing problems, because of their complexity, need careful evaluation by a team of interested specialists in the field of medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotics or prosthetics. The patient must always be a working member of this team. If the basic principles of evaluation, fabrication and training are followed and the motivation is good, success with specific goals may be expected.A few arm brace situations as they reflect special problems are discussed in the hope of stimulating more interest in this fascinating field.
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SCHOTTSTAEDT
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MAGEE
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PARRISH
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ROBINSON
D001186:Artificial Limbs; D001915:Braces; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D034941:Upper Extremity
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS