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Rehabilitation priorities for claw hand deformity: What comes first, MP or PIP joints?

In the case of claw hand deformity, which joint should we prioritize (MP or PIP) to achieve maximum impact?

Three useful cheat sheets so you'll never be confused about post-burn hand deformities again

Three cheat sheets to remember how post-burn hand deformities present themselves, their causes and impact on surrounding tissues.

It’s not just swelling… Why you should pay close attention to edema of the hand

We explain why edema is serious and why therapists should never overlook or underestimate its impact when dealing with burned hands.

Exercises for the distal interphalangeal joint? Use caution and avoid passive flexion exercises!

Caution is required when exercising to avoid secondary damage to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints post-burn injury.

What makes the safe position safe? Part 2

When immobilizing the burned hand, why is the safe position safe? We'll explain the positioning of the wrist and thumb.

What makes the safe position safe? Part 1

When immobilizing the burned hand, why is the safe position safe? We'll explain the positioning of MP and IP joints.

Easy and inexpensive palmar inserts made of jeans

Learn how to make easy and inexpensive palmar inserts by using jeans that can be used underneath pressure garment gloves to control scars.

How to make a grip aid for a patient with loss of bilateral hand function

This short video explains the step-by-step process to make a modified grip aid used by people with bilateral loss of grasp function.