A new thermoplastic splint for proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contractures
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Eine neue thermoplastische Schienung fuer Beugekontrakturen des proximalen Interphalangealgelenks |
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Autor: | Benaglia, P.G.; Sartorio, F.; Franchignoni, F. |
Erschienen in: | The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness |
Veröffentlicht: | 39 (1999), 3, S. 249-252, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 0022-4707, 1827-1928 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU199912403590 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
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. Result: 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. Verf.-Referat