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Semin Plast Surg 2015; 29(01): 073-080
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544172
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Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity Following Nerve and Tendon Reconstruction: When and How

Christine B. Novak
1   Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2   Toronto Rehab and Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Rebecca L. von der Heyde
3   Department of Occupational Therapy, Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wisconsin
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04 February 2015 (online)

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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.

Keywords

tendon - nerve - rehabilitation - upper extremity - hand
 

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