A model for the conservative management of mallet finger

A model for the conservative management of mallet finger

This prospective study assessed the results of a custom-made thermoplastic splint for treatment of mallet finger deformity. From April 1999 to April 2000, 42 patients with mallet finger deformity were recruited. All patients were seen within 1 week and treated with a thermoplastic splint custom-made...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of hand surgery, British volume British volume, 2004-02, Vol.29 (1), p.61-63
Hauptverfasser: Richards, S.D, Kumar, G, Booth, S, Naqui, S.Z, Murali, S.R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Female
finger injuries
Finger Injuries - surgery
Humans
Male
Prospective Studies
splint
Splints
tendon injuries
Tendon Injuries - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:This prospective study assessed the results of a custom-made thermoplastic splint for treatment of mallet finger deformity. From April 1999 to April 2000, 42 patients with mallet finger deformity were recruited. All patients were seen within 1 week and treated with a thermoplastic splint custom-made by the hand therapy department. The splint was simple to make, easy to fit and suitable for all finger shapes and sizes. It improved the deformity in 30 out of 34 cases, and caused no skin irritation.
ISSN:0266-7681
1532-2211
DOI:10.1016/S0266-7681(03)00220-1