Dynamic Supination-flexion Splinting for the Postoperative Management of Distal Biceps Injuries
| Autor: | Arthur F. Yeager, John J Faillace |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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musculoskeletal diseases medicine.medical_specialty Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Biceps Postoperative management Clinical Protocols Forearm Tendon Injuries Biceps tendon rupture medicine Humans Rupture Arm Injuries business.industry Rehabilitation Equipment Design Middle Aged equipment and supplies musculoskeletal system Brace Surgery Tendon Neutral position Splints medicine.anatomical_structure business human activities |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Hand Therapy. 21:204-208 |
| ISSN: | 0894-1130 |
| DOI: | 10.1197/j.jht.2007.08.020 |
| Popis: | Distal biceps tendon rupture injuries are traditionally treated with a bulky long arm brace following repair of the tendon. The length of time a patient wears this can vary, depending on the injury. However, the patient is usually in this large brace for 4-8 wks and the elbow angle, for extension, is gradually increased. Supination and pronation are usually in a static neutral position. Fequently patients complain of the brace "migrating, being hot, it is cumbersome, and causes overall arm stiffness". These authors have designed a lighter weight brace that also allows for dynamic supination and flexion of the forearm while healing. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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