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Functional hand development in tetraplegia

U Doll1, B Maurer-Burkhard, B Spahn

  • 1Orthopaedic University Hospital Heidelberg, Department II, Germany.

Spinal Cord
|January 9, 1999
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Functional hand development in tetraplegics is primarily determined by remaining neurologic function after injury, not hand positioning techniques. This study evaluated 64 individuals to understand factors influencing functional hand outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Historically, specialized hand positioning has been used to aid functional hand development in individuals with tetraplegia.
  • Clinical observations suggest a weak correlation between hand positioning methods and functional hand outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document various hand positioning methods used in tetraplegia.
  • To evaluate the relationship between these methods and functional hand outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-center study involving 64 individuals with tetraplegia.
  • Evaluation of paralyzed thumb and finger positioning.
  • Assessment of functional outcomes using a specially developed survey form.

Main Results:

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  • Functional hand outcomes were significantly dependent on the level of spinal cord injury.
  • The impact of different hand positioning methods on functional outcomes was minimal.

Conclusions:

  • Remaining neurologic function post-injury is the primary determinant of functional hand outcomes in tetraplegia.
  • Hand positioning techniques play a minor role in achieving functional hand recovery.