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One of the important aspects of total rehabilitation of the C6 tetraplegic is the fitting and application of flexor-hinge hand orthoses. It has been proved that through the use of these orthoses the tetraplegic is able to maintain a high standard of independence in work and every day life activities.
Successful fitting is dependent on two major aspects: (a) accurate fitting; (b) functional training in the use of the orthosis. These two aspects are discussed in the paper. A case history of two tetraplegics is also given to illustrate the degree of functional independence achieved with flexor-hinge hand splints.
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Meyer, C., Shrosbree, R. & Abrahams, D. A method of rehabilitating the C6 tetraplegic hand. Spinal Cord 17, 170–175 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1979.35
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