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Hand Function in Children with Congenital Disorders

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This chapter describes normal development of hand function and the impact of congenital differences of the upper limb. Additionally, outcome measures at ICF-CY levels are provided. Taking into account functioning on all levels, treatment of each single child is optimized, and maximum results will be received with well-informed, motivated children and their parents.

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    Mehmet Tuncay Duruöz

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den Hollander, M., Hoekstra, A. (2019). Hand Function in Children with Congenital Disorders. In: Duruöz, M. (eds) Hand Function. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17000-4_13

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