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Abstract
Neoprene tube finger extension splints were analyzed to determine the production,
amounts, and directions of force magnitude on the proximal interphalangeal joint during
the flexing of the tube up to angles of 80°. The tubes were examined in their empty
form, with a human digit inserted into the tube, and with portions of the tube on
the volar and dorsal surfaces removed. Upward forces ranged from less than 100 g to
225 g in the empty tubes. Upon insertion of a human digit into the tubes, forces increased
from 125 g at 10° to 650 g at 80° flexion. Removal of a 2-cm square portion on the
dorsal surface over the PIP joint did not significantly affect the tube's ability
to lift upward demonstrating little or no downward pressure in the device. The tube
had little or no upward force following removal of a 2-cm square encompassing the
angle of the device on the volar surface. Positive effectiveness of the tubes were
examined in case reports.
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