title: An adjustable device to keep the thumb in opposition and prevent adduction contracture after surgery or injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Tokushima Prefectural Central Hospital, Tokushima, Japan handhamada@hotmail.co.jp.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hamada
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The University of Tokushima Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sairyo
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The University of Tokushima Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sato
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001864:Bone Wires; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016267:External Fixators; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult