Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) flexion dynamic splint with simplified outrigger

A modification of the Kleinert dynamic splint is described, whereby the rubber band is looped around the hand, rather than attached to the volar aspect of the wrist or forearm. This alters the direction of traction so that the interphalangeal joints are more effectively mobilised.

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An experimental investigation on shape memory alloy dynamic splint for a finger joint application

Sensors and Actuators A Physical ◽

10.1016/j.sna.2011.11.012 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 173 (1) ◽

pp. 210-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Yao-Jen Lai ◽

Long-Jyi Yeh ◽

Min-Chie Chiu

Keyword(s):

Experimental Investigation ◽

Shape Memory Alloy ◽

Shape Memory ◽

Finger Joint ◽

Joint Application ◽

Dynamic Splint

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A Dynamic Splint for Use After Total Wrist Arthroplasty

American Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.5014/ajot.35.3.179 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 179-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

B. M. Johnson ◽

M. J. G. Flynn ◽

R. D. Beckenbaugh

Keyword(s):

Total Wrist Arthroplasty ◽

Dynamic Splint ◽

Wrist Arthroplasty

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Non—Traumatic Flexion Deformity of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint—Its Pathogenesis and Treatment

HAND ◽

10.1016/s0072-968x(83)80032-1 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol os-15 (1) ◽

pp. 25-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Takayuki Miura

Keyword(s):

Proximal Interphalangeal Joint ◽

Interphalangeal Joint ◽

Middle Phalanx ◽

Flexion Deformity ◽

Splint Therapy ◽

Extensor Apparatus ◽

Long Time ◽

Dynamic Splint ◽

Flexor Digitorum ◽

Flexion And Extension

The pathogenesis of camptodactyly may be the lack of equilibrium between the flexion and extension forces. The imbalance must be a result of palmar translocation of lateral slips of the extensor apparatus due to anchoring of the middle phalanx in the flexed position by fibrous substrata, abnormal shortening of the flexor digitorum superficialis or abnormal insertion of the lumbricals. It is reasonable therefore to start dynamic splint therapy as early as possible and carry on for a long time. Long-standing malposition of the extensor lateral slips possibly introduced contracture of periarticular tissues and the transverse retinacular ligament, making treatment more difficult. For those patients resistant to dynamic splint therapy, a surgical procedure is necessary. Surgical procedures are discussed.

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