Opponens plasty rehabilitation protocol--a case report.
In this case report of opponens plasty, we will attempt to accomplish two objectives: 1) to characterize some innovative modifications to the standard rehabilitation protocol for an opponens plasty and 2) to explain the role and advantages of a new muscle re-education splint in this modified protocol.
Schieffelin Leprosy Research and Training Centre, Karigiri 632106, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Rajan
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Premkumar
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Partheebarajan
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Ebenezer
D000328:Adult; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D006225:Hand / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013165:Splints