title: Rehabilitation of the upper extremity following nerve and tendon reconstruction: when and how.
abstract: Following upper extremity nerve and tendon reconstruction, rehabilitation is necessary to achieve optimal function and outcome. In this review, the authors present current evidence and literature regarding the strategies and techniques of rehabilitation following peripheral nerve and tendon reconstruction.
authors: Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada ; Toronto Rehab and Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors: Christine B
authors: CB
authors: Novak
authors: Department of Occupational Therapy, Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wisconsin.
authors: Rebecca L
authors: RL
authors: von der Heyde
keywords: hand; nerve; rehabilitation; tendon; upper extremity