Night-time immobilization of the distal interphalangeal joint reduces pain and extension deformity in hand osteoarthritis
<p><strong>Objective.</strong> DIP joint OA is common but has few cost-effective, evidence-based interventions. Pain and deformity [radial or ulnar deviation of the joint or loss of full extension (extension lag)] frequently lead to functional and cosmetic issues. We investigated w...
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Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2014
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