Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 377-381, October 2009

Addressing Extensor Digitorum Communis Adherence after Metacarpal Fracture with the Use of a Circumferential Fracture Brace

  • Joey G. Pipicelli, MScOT, OT Reg (Ont), CHT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Joey G. Pipicelli, MScOT, OT Reg (Ont), CHT, Department of Occupational Therapy, London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London, Ontario N6A 5A5, Canada

Department of Hand Therapy, Hand & Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada

Department of Occupational Therapy, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada

Department of Hand Therapy, Hand & Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada

published online 03 September 2009.

Decreased gliding of the extrinsic extensor tendons after a metacarpal fracture can be challenging to treat. From a functional perspective, it is important to obtain and maintain a full glide from the extrinsic extensor tendons, as many functional activities rely on full finger motion. However, if scarring has occurred as a result of a metacarpal fracture, such tendon gliding may be compromised. These authors are presenting their protocol for addressing adherence of the extensor digitorum communis tendon after a metacarpal fracture.—Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor

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PII: S0894-1130(09)00069-6

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2009.06.005

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 377-381, October 2009

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