Thumb Spica Brace in Treatment of the Suspected Scaphoid Fracture
Objec:tive: Suspected Scaphoid fractures are common problems in medical practice, which account for countless work-hours losses each year. This was a prospective study that was performed on 51 patients with suspected Scaphoid fracture in Doctor Shariati and Shahid Moaieri hospitals within eight mont...
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University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences,
2002-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Objec:tive: Suspected Scaphoid fractures are common problems in medical practice, which account for countless work-hours losses each year. This was a prospective study that was performed on 51 patients with suspected Scaphoid fracture in Doctor Shariati and Shahid Moaieri hospitals within eight months. Materials & Methods: The patients were treated with removable thumb splint and weekly physical examination. Results: We found that 90% of immobilizations were unnecessary and removable brace and weekly examination. Conclusion: Early rehabilitation can reduce the immobilization time in more than half of our patients. |
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| Item Description: | 1607-2960 1607-2960 |