Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 285-287, July 2009

Alternative Splinting for Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation with a Zone I Injury

  • Beth Wadsworth, OT Reg. (Ont)
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  • Shrikant Chinchalkar, OTR, CHT
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  • Shanley Pitts, OT Reg. (Ont)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Shanley Pitts, OT Reg (Ont.), Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4L6

Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada

published online 02 February 2009.

Many protocols, for zone 1 flexor tendon injuries, encourage early motion of the injured phalanx. Attempts to secure some form of dynamic traction to the distal end of the digit can be the most challenging part of the splint fabrication. It can be even more difficult and painful for the patient when a button is necessary to help secure the tendon. This author has developed what appears to be a relatively pain free, easy method to help resolve this issue.-Peggy Fillion OTR/L, CHT Practice Forum Editor.

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PII: S0894-1130(08)00189-0

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2008.10.009

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 285-287, July 2009

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