Radial Fracture, Part 4: Measuring Edema of the Hand
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Edema of the hand can impact overall hand function following surgery. The therapist measures the swelling of the hand and compares it to the non-involved hand in order to establish a baseline for treatment. The patient is eight weeks post surgery.
Edema of the hand can impact overall hand function following surgery. The therapist measures the swelling of the hand and compares it to the non-involved hand in order to establish a baseline for treatment. The patient is eight weeks post surgery.
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