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Claw finger.

A Mentari

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Claw hand deformity can occur with or without intrinsic muscle paralysis. Understanding the distinct mechanisms of finger clawing in both conditions is crucial for effective prevention and treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hand surgery
    • Orthopedics
    • Rehabilitation medicine

    Background:

    • Claw hand is a known deformity, often associated with intrinsic muscle paralysis.
    • The non-paralytic form of claw hand presents different etiological mechanisms.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is vital for timely intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and explain the mechanisms of finger clawing in intrinsic paralysis.
    • To elucidate the causes of claw hand in individuals without intrinsic paralysis.
    • To emphasize the importance of early recognition, prevention, and treatment for both types.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on intrinsic paralytic claw hand.
    • Analysis of biomechanical factors contributing to finger clawing.

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  • Experimental investigation into metacarpophalangeal joint contracture effects.

    • Main Results:

    • Intrinsic paralysis clawing is explained by flexor tendon tension and extensor digitorum communis tendon relaxation.
    • Non-paralytic claw hand results from a specific posture (flexed wrist, extended metacarpophalangeal joint, flexed interphalangeal joints).
    • Metacarpophalangeal joint extension contracture impedes extensor digitorum communis and interossei function.

    Conclusions:

    • Early recognition and management are essential for both types of claw hand.
    • Proper positioning and exercises can prevent non-paralytic claw hand deformities.
    • Distinguishing between paralytic and non-paralytic claw hand is key for targeted treatment strategies.