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Overview
This guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and APTA Hand & Upper Extremity addresses all aspects of the management of distal radius fractures by physical therapists and other rehabilitation practitioners, such as certified hand therapists. Numerous recommendations provide guidance related to prognosis, examination, including standardized tools, and intervention.
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Date: August 7, 2024
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Fractures, Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions
Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)
Mehta S, Karagiannopoulos C, Pepin M, et al.
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