Orthotic bracing or splinting of upper extremities in patients with chronic, non-cancer pain a review of clinical effectiveness
Upper extremity pain can significantly reduce an individual's ability to complete their activities of daily living. Frequently used pharmacological treatments for upper extremity pain include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, topical capsaicin, and topical salicylates as wel...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Ottawa
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
February 25, 2020, 2020
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| Edition: | Version: 1.0 |
| Series: | CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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| Summary: | Upper extremity pain can significantly reduce an individual's ability to complete their activities of daily living. Frequently used pharmacological treatments for upper extremity pain include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, topical capsaicin, and topical salicylates as well as less conventional drugs such as pregabalin and duloxetine. Interventions involving multidisciplinary teams using a multimodal approach combining splints with other components, such as education or exercise delivered by occupational therapists, have been reported in the literature to be more effective at managing pain than single isolated interventions |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (35 pages) illustrations |