Radial Fracture, Patient Education 5: Compression Glove for Edema Control
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A compression glove helps reduce edema of the hand after a surgical repair of a distal radial fracture. The therapist determines whether the glove is the correct size and explains how it works to minimize swelling in the hand.
A compression glove helps reduce edema of the hand after a surgical repair of a distal radial fracture. The therapist determines whether the glove is the correct size and explains how it works to minimize swelling in the hand.
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