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Buddy strapping and aluminum orthoses in PIP joint hyperextension injuries
May 2014
Buddy strapping and aluminum orthoses in PIP joint hyperextension injuries
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Management of proximal interphalangeal joint hyperextension injuries: a randomized controlled trial
J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Mar;39(3):449-54Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
121 patients (83 children and 38 adults) with a proximal interphalangeal joint hyperextension injury without fracture were randomized to treatment through either buddy strapping with the neighbour finger or an aluminum orthosis which immobilized the joint at 15 degrees flexion, with each applied for one week. The purpose was to determine whether there was a difference in range of motion, edema, pa...
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