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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2021

A Magnetized Brace Designed to Elevate the Extremity after Hand Trauma and Surgery.

Travis J Miller

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Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Travis J MillerDivision of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif.
Palo Alto University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hand elevation is a common recommendation for the treatment of hand injuries to combat development of painful swelling. However, noncompliance with elevation after hand procedures is common, and this is due in part to the lack of acceptable orthotics to assist in this elevation. Conventional slings are often not recommended due to potential shoulder morbidity. Additionally, the standard sling design allows for the hand to fall in a dependent position below the level of the heart. Herein described is a brace that uses magnetic technology designed to provide support for hand elevation that is intuitive to use. The simple design promotes elevation and also allows patients to easily exit the elevated position for shoulder ranging and activities of daily living with the hand as needed. Patient satisfaction data are presented. This brace may increase compliance for elevation after hand injuries and surgical procedures.

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PMID33747691
PMCPMC7963490
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