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Dynamic vs early active physiotherapy therapy for extensor indicis proprius tendon rupture
April 2013
Dynamic vs early active physiotherapy therapy for extensor indicis proprius tendon rupture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Early Free Active Versus Dynamic Extension Splinting After Extensor Indicis Proprius Tendon Transfer to Restore Thumb Extension: A Prospective Randomized Study
J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Jul-Aug;33(6):864-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
21 patients with a closed EPL tendon rupture in zones T4 and T5 after undergoing an extensor indicis proprius tendon transfer were randomized to the postoperative physical therapy regimens; one group was treated with a dynamic protocol using a rubber-band system, and another group was allowed an early active thumb extension with limited flexion. Both dynamic and early active physiotherapy regimens...
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