| A new thermoplastic splint for proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contractures. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10573669 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Aim of this technical note is to describe the fabrication procedure of a new thermoplastic static-progressive hand-based splint for PIP joint flexion contractures, and report its effects in the treatment of a small group of sportsmen. METHODS: The serial-static splint consists of a short metacarpal gauntlet base, with a hole for the thumb and a dorsal finger gutter that extends to the distal extremity. A low-temperature thermoplastic material, two loop fastener straps, three small pieces of self-adhesive hook fastener and cooling spray are required. The orthosis has been tested on four professional volleyball players (3 females and 1 male), aged 18-24 years, suffering from PIP joint flexion contractures after traumatic hand injuries occurred 2 to 3 months before. Patients wore the splint for 1 hour followed by 1 hour of rest (6 times per day), for 2 to 3 weeks. During the resting periods patients performed a few sets of active ROM exercises at their PIP joint. RESULTS: This new splint design demonstrated to be effective in early recovery of complete PIP joint extension and subjects resumed soon their sports activity. CONCLUSIONS: Our device is easy to fabricate and to use and comfortable for patients. |
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Authors:
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P G Benaglia; F Sartorio; F Franchignoni |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness Volume: 39 ISSN: 0022-4707 ISO Abbreviation: J Sports Med Phys Fitness Publication Date: 1999 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-12-09 Completed Date: 1999-12-09 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376337 Medline TA: J Sports Med Phys Fitness Country: ITALY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 249-52 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Service of Occupational Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, S. Maugert Foundation, IRCCS Rehabilitation Institute of Veruno, Novara, Italy. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Contracture / physiopathology, therapy* Equipment Design Female Finger Injuries / physiopathology, therapy* Humans Male Plastics Range of Motion, Articular Splints* |
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0/Plastics |
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