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Continuing to work with a sterile thumb splint: A case report.

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Summary

This study introduces a novel, reusable splint for immobilizing the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint in orthopedic surgeons with skier's thumb. This allows them to continue surgical procedures in a sterile environment.

Keywords:

Articulation métacarpo-phalangienne Attelle réutilisable Attelle stérile Conservateur Ligament collatéral ulnaire Metacarpophalangeal joint Nonoperative Pouce du skieur Reusable splint Skier's thumb Sterile splint Ulnar collateral ligament

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Biomedical Engineering
Hand Surgery

Background:

Nonoperative treatment for thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint ulnar collateral ligament injuries (skier's thumb without Stener lesion) typically involves immobilization.
Thermoplastic splints are common for daily activities, offering custom comfort but are not suitable for sterile surgical environments.
A need exists for sterilizable splints to immobilize the thumb during surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and describe a reusable, patient-specific splint for immobilizing the thumb MCP joint in a sterile surgical setting.
To enable an orthopedic surgeon to continue working despite a skier's thumb injury.

Main Methods:

Case presentation of a 36-year-old orthopedic surgeon with skier's thumb.
Development of a custom, reusable splint designed for sterile environments.
Application of the splint to immobilize the thumb MCP joint during surgical procedures.

Main Results:

A reusable, patient-specific splint was successfully developed and applied.
The splint effectively immobilized the thumb MCP joint in a sterile environment.
The orthopedic surgeon was able to continue performing surgical procedures.

Conclusions:

A novel, sterilizable, and reusable splint can be fabricated for patient-specific needs.
This innovation allows surgeons with skier's thumb to maintain surgical practice in sterile conditions.
This addresses a gap in available splinting options for orthopedic surgeons.