Quantifying the effectiveness of silver ring splints to correct swan-neck deformity
Metcalf, C.D., Spicka, C., Adams, J. and MacLeod, C. (2009) Quantifying the effectiveness of silver ring splints to correct swan-neck deformity. In, 22nd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, ZA, 05 - 09 Jul 2009. 1pp.
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Description/Abstract
Swan-neck deformity is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the fingers. It can be classified by hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint [1]. Methods to correct hyperextension of the PIP joint range from surgery to splinting techniques [2]. Silver ring splints (SRSs) were recently identified as a possible alternative to surgery and traditional thermoplastic splints because patient adherence was improved by their appearance [3]. The objective of this study was to investigate whether the SRSs restrict PIP joint hyperextension during a fine dexterity task.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Keywords: | silver ring splints, hand function, hand biomechanics, 3D, finger, pipj, pip, hyperextension, swan-neck deformity |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QP Physiology R Medicine > RB Pathology |
| Divisions: | University Structure - Pre August 2011 > School of Health Sciences |
| Item ID: | 67024 |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jul 2009 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Apr 2013 15:10 |
| Contributors: | Metcalf, C.D. (Author) Spicka, C. (Author) Adams, J. (Author) MacLeod, C. (Author) |
| Date: | 6 July 2009 |
| Status: | Published |
| URI: | http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/67024 |
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