Reviews
Get the skinny on the latest research with our journal reviews! Learn about research-guided best practices in a quick and easy format where we only give you the necessary highlights. If you have an article you’d like us to cover, let us know!
Which is better for DeQuervain’s: Splinting or Injection?
Rapid Review Cavaleri, R., Schabrun, S. M., Te, M., & Chipchase, L. S. (2016). Hand therapy versus corticosteroid injections in de Quervain’s disease treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of hand therapy: official journal…
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Mirror therapy after a peripheral nerve repair in hand therapy
Rapid Review Paula, M. H., Barbosa, R. I., Marcolino, A. M., Elui, V. M., Rosén, B., & Fonseca, M. C. (2016). Early sensory re-education of the hand after a peripheral nerve repair based on mirror…
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Comparison of Custom-made Versus Prefabricated Thumb Splinting for Carpometacarpal Arthrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Baradaran, A., Baradaran, A., Ebrahimzadeh, M. H., Kachooei, A. R., Rivlin, M., & Beredjiklian, P. (2018). Comparison of Custom-made Versus Prefabricated Splint for Carpometacarpal Arthrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The archives of bone and…
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Does mirror therapy work for hand therapy patients with general orthopedic conditions?
By: Maddie Mott Rostami, R. H., Arefi, A., & Tabatabaei, S. (2013). Effect of mirror therapy on hand function in patients with hand orthopaedic injuries: a randomized controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation, 35(19). 1647-1651. DOI:…
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Comparing the Rates of Recovery Among Four Common Shoulder Surgeries
Rapid Review By: Case Peters Comparing the Rates of Recovery Among Four Common Shoulder Surgeries Grubhofer, F., Martinez, A.R.M., Ernstbrunner, L., Haberli, J., Selig, M.E., & Warner, J.J. (2021) Speed of recovery of the most…
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