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1-3 week immobilization period following distal radius fracture improves early function vs 6 weeks

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External rotation immobilization reduces risk of recurrence after shoulder dislocation

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Knee immobilization has no effect on self-reported pain following ACL reconstruction

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External rotation immobilization improves labrum coaptation in glenohumeral dislocation

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Accelerated rehab after distal radius ORIF yields earlier return of function

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Early Active Mobilization is effective in patients with foot-drop deformity

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation doesn’t expedite union of acute scaphoid fracture

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