Immobilization and Hand Therapy After Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We provide a systematic review of the current literature regarding best practices in postoperative care following carpometacarpal arthroplasty, and compare these findings to current practices via reported survey data.

Methods

The PubMed, Cochrane, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases were searched for relevant studies. English-language articles were included that assessed any aspect of postoperative care, including the immobilization time or rehabilitation strategy. In addition, studies were included that surveyed surgeons and hand therapists on current practices regarding this topic. Reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Barrett PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9492801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature