Hand and Upper Extremity Splinting: Principles and Methods - Hardcover

Elaine Ewing Fess; Karan Gettle; Cynthia Philips; Robin Janson

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9780801675225: Hand and Upper Extremity Splinting: Principles and Methods
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0801675227 ISBN 13: 9780801675225
Publisher: Mosby, 2004

Synopsis

This expanded edition offers updated information and the addition of 100 new photos and line drawings. Anexpanded alphabetical index of 800 splints provides a photographic key to all splints mentioned in the book. Updated information includes the basic concepts and principles of splint design and the importance of communication for creating effective splinting techniques. New information includes history of hand splinting, splints acting on the elbow and shoulder, and splinting paediatric patients, workers, musicians, athletes and spastic patients.

  • Addition of 100 high-quality new photos and linedrawings make the book even more interesting, more visual and easier to follow.
    • All chapters have been updated/revised to reflect changes in the field over the past several years.
  • Editors and contributors are well known and respected in their fields.
    • Fiveappendices provide the reader with quick access to key information.

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    About the Author

    J. Robin Janson is Lecturer, Part-Time, Indiana University School of Health, and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Indianapolis, Indiana.

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    Publisher
    Mosby
    Publication date
    2004
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0801675227
    ISBN 13 
    9780801675225
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Edition number
    3
    Number of pages
    752
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