[Rehabilitation measures and possibilities after surgical treatment of syndactyly]

Zentralbl Chir. 1991;116(11):691-5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Physical therapy plays an important role in the postoperative treatment of syndactylies. However, the ultimate outcome depends on the degree of deformity. During childhood a physiotherapeutic program with equipment adapted to the young patients should be offered. 46 patients with syndactyly will be described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Motor Skills / physiology
  • Physical Therapy Modalities / instrumentation*
  • Postoperative Complications / rehabilitation*
  • Syndactyly / surgery*
  • Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / instrumentation