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Treatment for the human hand involves application of forces and torques to the skeletal system. These are applied through the soft tissues, frequently using protective materials such as splints and other static and dynamic therapeutic orthoses. A view of soft tissues as polymeric materials provides a more universal approach. The role of shear in soft tissues in discussed, as challenges of treatment. A connection between the underlying concepts presented is provided and how this influences clinical treatment is discussed.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Identifiant basis : 1995002152