Long-term use of a static hand-wrist orthosis in chronic stroke patients: a pilot study.

Conclusions. These pilot data suggest that a number of stroke patients cannot tolerate a static orthosis over a long-term period because of discomfort. Without appropriate treatment opportunities, these patients will remain at risk of developing a clenched fist and will experience problems with daily activities and hygiene maintenance. PMID: 23533961 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23533961?dopt=Abstract

Source: Stroke Research and Treatment - December 2, 2014 Category: Neurology Tags: Stroke Res Treat Source Type: research