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Pediatric Hand Fractures: Rehabilitation and Orthoses

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The hand is the most common place of injury in the pediatric and adolescent population. It is important to understand the injury, bony development, and treatment protocols of pediatric hand fractures in order to determine the appropriate course of management for an individual patient. Typically, pediatric patients will regain mobility following the period of immobilization. However, depending on the child’s age, activity level, and injury, therapy may be used to improve the recovery process. Orthoses offer immobilization with improved comfort and hygiene practices, while formal therapy helps patients regain motion. A thorough understanding of the available treatment options will allow patients to return to activity in a safe and timely manner.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Ritu Goel, Catherine C. May & Joshua M. Abzug

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Joshua M. Abzug

  2. Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA

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  3. Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    A. Lee Osterman

  4. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Richard J. Tosti

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Goel, R., May, C.C., Abzug, J.M. (2023). Pediatric Hand Fractures: Rehabilitation and Orthoses. In: Abzug, J.M., Gaston, R.G., Osterman, A.L., Tosti, R.J. (eds) Pediatric and Adult Hand Fractures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32072-9_9

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