Long-term Stack splint immobilization for closed tendinous Mallet Finger

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefässe : Organ der Vereinigung der Deut
In Tae HongSoo-Hong Han

Abstract

Closed tendinous mallet finger can be treated non-operatively by extension splinting of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) for 6 to 8 weeks. However, method of conservative treatment in detail differs among various reports, especially in type of orthosis, duration of full-time immobilization and additional night orthotic wear after full-time immobilization. In our institution, full-time Stack splint is applied with distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) in extension for 12 weeks and night orthosis is worn for 4 weeks. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical and functional outcomes of tendinous mallet finger using our treatment protocol. Between March 2007 and December 2017, patients with tendinous mallet finger who were managed conservatively according to our treatment protocol were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 100 patients (101 cases) were enrolled, including 77 males and 23 females. Extension lag was measured before, soon after treatment, and at the final follow-up. Flexion angle of DIP joint was measured at the final follow-up. Patients were clinically evaluated based on the Crawford classification scale and Abouna & Brown criteria. The mean age of patients was 40 years and the mean follow-up was 48 mont...Continue Reading

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Sep 29, 2021·Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefässe : Organ der Vereinigung der Deut·Nadine SuffaMaximilian Christoph Stumpfe

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