Upper Limb Orthotics: Multimedia

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Further Reading

Related eMedicine topics:
Assistive Devices to Improve Independence
Lower Limb Orthotics
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Rehabilitation Management of Neuromuscular Disease
Spasticity
Spinal Orthotics
Splinting, Thumb Spica
Splinting, Ulnar Gutter
Splinting, Volar
Upper Limb Prosthetics

Clinical guidelines:
Diagnosis and treatment of adult flatfoot
Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric flatfoot

Clinical trials:
A Pilot Study of Neuro Hand Orthosis Program In Stroke Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Moving a Paralyzed Hand Through Use of a Brain-Computer Interface

Keywords

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Ramon S Lansang Jr, MD, Consulting Staff, Department of Orthopedics, Charleston Area Medical Center
Ramon S Lansang Jr, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and American Medical Association
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Medical Editor

Virginia Simson Nelson, MD, MPH, Chief, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent, Dept of PM&R, University of Michigan
Virginia Simson Nelson, MD, MPH is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Physicians for Social Responsibility
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Patrick M Foye, MD, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Co-Director of Musculoskeletal Fellowship, Co-Director of Back Pain Clinic, Director of Coccyx Pain Service (Tailbone Pain Service: www.TailboneDoctor.com), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School
Patrick M Foye, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Association of Academic Physiatrists, and International Spine Intervention Society
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Kelly L Allen, MD, Regional Medical Director, IMX-Medical Management Services
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Chief Editor

Robert H Meier III, MD, Director, Amputee Services of America; Active Medical Staff, Presbyterian/St Luke's Hospital, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital; Consulting Staff, Kindred Hospital
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