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Splinting flexor tendon injuries.

Elaine Ewing Fess¹

¹Hand Research, 635 Eagle Creek Court, Zionsville, IN 46077, USA. e2indy@aol.com

Hand Surgery : an International Journal Devoted to Hand and Upper Limb Surgery and Related Research : Journal of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand

|October 5, 2002

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This review classifies zone 2 flexor tendon repair splints used in hand therapy. Splints are categorized based on their approach to restricting and mobilizing digital motion during early recovery.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Therapy
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Zone 2 flexor tendon injuries are common and require specialized splinting for optimal healing.
Current splinting methods for zone 2 flexor tendon repairs vary, impacting patient outcomes.
A standardized classification system is needed to understand and compare different splinting approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and classify commonly used zone 2 flexor tendon repair splints.
To categorize splints based on the American Society of Hand Therapists' Splint Classification System.
To differentiate splints by their approach to joint mobilization during early rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

Literature review of frequently used zone 2 flexor tendon repair splints.

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Classification of splints using the American Society of Hand Therapists' Splint Classification System.

Analysis of splint designs concerning joint involvement (wrist and digital) and motion control.

Main Results:

Zone 2 flexor tendon repair splints were categorized into two primary groups.
Group 1 splints incorporate the wrist and digital joints, allowing motion at both.
Group 2 splints prioritize digital joint motion while the wrist acts as a secondary joint.

Conclusions:

The classification system provides a framework for understanding zone 2 flexor tendon repair splints.
Differentiating splints based on joint involvement aids in selecting appropriate rehabilitation protocols.
This classification can inform clinical decision-making for hand therapists and surgeons.