Effect of silver ring splints on hand dexterity and grip strength in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: an observational pilot study
Background. Deformities of the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPJ) of the hand are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Three-point ring splints are one of several conservative options for treating such deformities. Methods. This observational pilot study assessed the impact of PIPJ sil...
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| Language: | English |
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2009-06.
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