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Preservation of Interphalangeal Joint Function: A Basis for the Early Care of Injured Hands

Authors: ERLE E. PEACOCK, JR., M.D

Abstract

The author emphasizes the residual complications in hand injuries. Of these the most important is stiffness of the interphalangeal joints. He urges that attention be given to early and continued active and passive motion, simple but most important.

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