Expert consensus on best practices for post-acute rehabilitation after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a Canada and United States Delphi study.

Objective: To synthesize professional and patient expertise with available evidence to recommend best practices for post-acute rehabilitation following primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteoarthritis (OA).

Methods: Two expert panels of clinicians, researchers, and patients from Canada and the US participated in a 3-round, online Delphi survey.

Results: Consensus was reached on 22 THA and 24 TKA best practice key statements.

Splinting and hand exercise for three common hand deformities in rheumatoid arthritis: a clinical perspective.

Purpose Of Review: Hand deformities (ulnar drift, swan neck and boutonniere) are prevalent in rheumatoid arthritis and develop early in the disease process. These deformities cause significant functional impairment and impact quality of life. This review will provide a clinical perspective using the most recent evidence regarding the role of splinting and hand exercise in their management.