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ArticleCureus2024

Rehabilitation Strategies for Wrist Pain in a Patient With Thalassemia Major and Distal Ulnar Hypoplasia: A Case Report.

Grisha Ratnani, Pratik Phansopkar, Harsh R Nathani

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Article in Cureus, 2024. 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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3 authors.

Grisha RatnaniMusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Pratik PhansopkarMusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Harsh R NathaniMusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case study examines the rehabilitation process of a 24-year-old female patient with thalassemia major (TM), a hereditary hemoglobinopathy, who also suffered from distal ulnar hypoplasia, a congenital anomaly that causes pain and affects the wrist joint's strength and range of motion. The patient underwent a comprehensive physical rehabilitation program that aimed to address the challenges posed by ulnar hypoplasia. This program included a combination of customized exercises, splinting, and orthotic interventions to improve hand and wrist function. By adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the patient experienced significant improvements in mobility, strength, and overall quality of life. This case highlights the significance of personalized rehabilitation strategies in managing complex medical conditions, demonstrating the potential for positive outcomes even in patients with dual diagnoses of TM and ulnar hypoplasia.

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distal ulnar hypoplasiaphysiotherapythalassemiawrist painwrist rehabilitation

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PMID38586800
PMCPMC10997971

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