Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
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Comparative Study
Responsiveness of three Patient Report Outcome (PRO) measures in patients with hand fractures: A preliminary cohort study.
Clinical measurement. ⋯ 2c.
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The purposes of this study was to 1) perform a cross-cultural Arabic translation for the Patient-Rated Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE-A) using standardized guidelines and, 2) to test the psychometrics properties of the translated measure. ⋯ The results of this study indicated that PRWHE-A is a reliable and valid assessment tool and can be used in patients with different wrist/hand disabilities whose primary language is Arabic.
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To determine if there is a superior orthosis and wearing regimen for the conservative treatment of mallet finger injuries. The secondary purpose is to examine the current evidence to evaluate if a night orthosis is necessary following the initial immobilization phase. ⋯ 1a.
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To evaluate the effects of using night orthosis for 6 weeks in patients with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), including a follow up after 3 months using electrophysiological and functional outcome measurements. ⋯ Electrophysiological follow-up findings support the positive effects of using a wrist orthosis on median nerve conduction for CTS patients.
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Clinical measurements. ⋯ N/A.