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Metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splints are most effective for treating trigger finger
August 2013
Metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splints are most effective for treating trigger finger
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Trigger Finger Treatment: A Comparison of 2 Splint Designs
J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Feb;37(2):243-249.e1. Epub 2011 Dec 20Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Herb von Schroeder and conservative treatments for trigger finger
Synopsis
30 patients presenting with 32 cases of trigger finger were included in this study to evaluate and compare the efficacy of two splint treatments. Patients received splinting with metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint blocking or distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint blocking splints. Results following the 6 week treatment period indicate that the MCP splint produced a 77% success rate compared to the DIP s...
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