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Article types | Original article |
Language | English |
Refereed paper | Refereed |
Title | Pneumatic-type dynamic traction and flexion splint for treating patients with extension contracture of the metacarpophalangeal joint. |
Journal | Formal name:Prosthetics and orthotics international Abbreviation:Prosthet Orthot Int ISSN code:1746-1553(Electronic)0309-3646(Linking) |
Domestic / Foregin | Foregin |
Volume, Number, Page | 40(1),pp.142-6 |
Papers・Author | Nakayama Jun, Horiki Mituru, Denno Kakurou, Ogawa Kazunori, Oka Hisao, Domen Kazuhisa |
Publication date | 2016/02 |
Papers・Description | 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 |