
Comparable outcomes between dynamic and static elbow splints

August 2013
Comparable outcomes between dynamic and static elbow splints
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Dynamic Versus Static Progressive Elbow Splinting for Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Apr 18;94(8):694-700Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
66 patients with post-traumatic elbow stiffness were randomized to receive either static progressive or dynamic splinting. The results from a 12 month follow-up indicated that there were no significant differences in flexion arc or DASH scores. Thus, the results of this study find that there were no significant differences in improvements in range of motion between the two groups.
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