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論文種別 | 原著 |
言語種別 | 英語 |
査読の有無 | 査読あり |
表題 | Pneumatic-type dynamic traction and flexion splint for treating patients with extension contracture of the metacarpophalangeal joint. |
掲載誌名 | 正式名:Prosthetics and orthotics international 略 称:Prosthet Orthot Int ISSNコード:1746-1553(Electronic)0309-3646(Linking) |
掲載区分 | 国外 |
巻・号・頁 | 40(1),pp.142-6 |
著者・共著者 | Nakayama Jun, Horiki Mituru, Denno Kakurou, Ogawa Kazunori, Oka Hisao, Domen Kazuhisa |
発行年月 | 2016/02 |
概要 | BACKGROUND:Collateral ligament shortening causes extension contractures of the metacarpophalangeal joint, and dynamic flexion splinting has been widely used to treat these contractures; however, there are various problems with these approaches. We developed a novel, pneumatic-type dynamic traction and flexion splint to solve these problems.CASE DESCRIPTION AND METHODS:A total of 25 fingers were treated with the dynamic traction and flexion splint for 8 weeks. Every 2 weeks, the average metacarpophalangeal joint flexion angle, total active motion, grasp strength, and pain scores were assessed.FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES:The finger flexion angle was significantly greater at the final evaluation, starting after 6 weeks of treatment (p < 0.05), than prior to treatment. Similarly, the total active motion results improved significantly over 8 weeks.CONCLUSIONS:Our results show that use of the dynamic traction and flexion splint improves patient finger functioning and flexural angle.CLINICAL RELEVANCE:The dynamic traction and flexion (DTF) splint appears to be effective for treating patients. |
DOI | 10.1177/0309364615574165 |
PMID | 25762613 |