
Hand & Wrist
Analysis of orthosis efficacy in mallet finger injury
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J Hand Ther. 2015 Jul-Sep;28(3):237-46
Four randomized controlled trials that analyzed conservative treatment of mallet finger injury were selected for inclusion in this meta-analysis. The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a superior orthosis regimen for the conservative treatment of mallet finger injury. Results indicated no clincial differences in distal interphalangeal (DPI) joint extensor lag or functional outcomes based on the type of orthosis. Increased age, edema and decreased adherence were found to negatively influence DPI extension.
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