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3-Point Prefabricated Orthosis & Elastic Tape vs Cast Immobilization in Management of Mallet Finger
June 2025
3-Point Prefabricated Orthosis & Elastic Tape vs Cast Immobilization in Management of Mallet Finger
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing 3-Point Prefabricated Orthosis and Elastic Tape Versus Cast Immobilization for the Nonsurgical Management of Mallet Finger.
J Hand Surg Am . 2023 Sep;48(9):951.e1-951.e9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy patients with nonsurgical mallet finger were randomized to receive either a 3-point prefabricated orthosis and elastic tape (n=37) or cast immobilization (n=33) for 6 weeks. The primary outcome was distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint extension lag. Secondary outcomes included DIP joint flexion deficit, pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), and function (brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire). Outco...
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