Quantifying the effectiveness of silver ring splints to correct swan-neck deformity
Quantifying the effectiveness of silver ring splints to correct swan-neck deformity
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.
silver ring splints, hand function, hand biomechanics, 3D, finger, pipj, pip, hyperextension, swan-neck deformity
Metcalf, Cheryl
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Spicka, C.
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Adams, J.
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MacLeod, C.
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6 July 2009
Metcalf, Cheryl
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Spicka, C.
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Adams, J.
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MacLeod, C.
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Metcalf, Cheryl, Spicka, C., Adams, J. and MacLeod, C.
(2009)
Quantifying the effectiveness of silver ring splints to correct swan-neck deformity.
22nd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, South Africa.
05 - 09 Jul 2009.
1 pp
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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.
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Published date: 6 July 2009
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22nd Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Cape Town, South Africa, 2009-07-05 - 2009-07-09
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silver ring splints, hand function, hand biomechanics, 3D, finger, pipj, pip, hyperextension, swan-neck deformity
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/67024
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C. MacLeod
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