Swing traction versus no-traction for complex intra-articular proximal inter-phalangeal fractures

Lisa O'Brien; Andrew T Simm; Ian Wing H Loh; Kim Michelle Griffiths

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2014.07.003

Swing traction versus no-traction for complex intra-articular proximal inter-phalangeal fractures

Lisa O'Brien, Andrew T Simm, Ian Wing H Loh, Kim Michelle Griffiths

Occupational Therapy

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Abstract

Traction orthoses are thought to optimize recovery from intra-articular finger fractures by restoring joint space and allowing early motion. Evidence to date has, however, consisted only of case series.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	309 - 316
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume	27
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2014.07.003
Publication status	Published - 2014

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