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Analysis of orthosis efficacy in mallet finger injury

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October 2015

Analysis of orthosis efficacy in mallet finger injury

Vol: 4| Issue: 10| Number:15| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:3
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Conservative treatment of mallet finger: A systematic review

J Hand Ther. 2015 Jul-Sep;28(3):237-46

Contributing Authors:
K Valdes N Naughton L Algar

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Synopsis

Four randomized controlled trials that analyzed conservative treatment of mallet finger injury were selected for inclusion in this meta-analysis. The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a superior orthosis regimen for the conservative treatment of mallet finger injury. Results indicated no clincial differences in distal interphalangeal (DPI) joint extensor lag or functional outcomes...

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