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Assessing Outcome after Hand Surgery: the Current State

R. R. BINDRA
J. J. DIAS
C. HERAS-PALAU
P. C. AMADIO
K. C. CHUNG
F. D. BURKE

From The Pulvertaft Hand Unit, The Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby, UK

Correspondence: Joe Dias, FRCS, Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby D1 2QY, UK. E-mail: joseph.dias{at}uhl-tr.nhs.uk.

An overview of the current state of outcome measurement after hand surgery is presented. The paper focuses on the development, application and strengths and weaknesses of subjective assessment techniques. It also reviews the existing questionnaires and suggests recommendations for use in research or clinical practice.

Key Words: outcome • assessment • hand surgery

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 28, No. 4, 289-294 (2003)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(03)00108-6
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