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Deborah A Schwartz1, Robert G Janssen

  • 1Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation Center of New Jersey, Marlton, NJ 08053, USA. debschwar@comcast.net

Journal of Hand Therapy : Official Journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
|November 8, 2005
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Injuries to finger joints like the MCP, PIP, and DIP can limit flexion. A new composite flexion splint aims to improve functional grasp and grip for patients with digit injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Therapy
  • Rehabilitative Medicine

Background:

  • Digit injuries frequently involve multiple soft tissue structures.
  • Damage to these structures can affect the metacarpophalangeal (MCP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP), and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints.
  • Limited finger flexion is a common consequence, impacting functional grasp and grip.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel single-digit, composite flexion splint.
  • To address the challenge of limited finger flexion following digit injuries.
  • To enhance functional grasp and grip in patients undergoing hand therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Design and development of a specialized composite flexion splint for individual digits.
  • Focus on enabling composite flexion across affected finger joints (MCP, PIP, DIP).

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Main Results:

  • The designed splint facilitates composite flexion of the injured digit.
  • Potential for improved functional grasp and grip restoration.

Conclusions:

  • The single-digit, composite flexion splint represents a promising therapeutic tool.
  • This innovation aids hand therapists in addressing limitations caused by soft tissue injuries to the digits.