Design of splints based on the NiTi alloy for the correction of joint deformities in the fingers
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The proximal interphalange joint (PIP) is fundamental for the functional nature of the hand. The contracture in flexion of the PIP, secondary to traumatisms or illnesses leads to an important functional loss. The use of correcting sp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-09-01
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| Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/9/1/49 |