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Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension

Egemen Ayhan, Ozge Buket Arslan, Can Emre Bas, Orhan Kunu, Cigdem Oksuz.


Abstract
Objectives
Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) extension lag is a sequela of various finger injuries. Our aim was to document the improvement in PIPJ extension lags of fingers after using relative motion flexion (RMF) splints.
Methods
RMF splints were recommended to patients if their PIPJ extension lags were decreased with pencil test, which simulated the splint. For the eligible patients, PIPJ extension lags of the affected fingers were recorded. RMF splints were made by the therapist with a thermoplastic tape. PIPJ extension lags were measured during the control visits.
Results
There were 15 patients with a mean age of 40.8 years and mean follow-up of 8.3 weeks. The mean PIPJ extension lag degree of the affected fingers was 18.8 ± 10.1 before RMF splint application and 4.0 ± 6.0 in the last assessment.
Conclusion
We experienced that when the PIPJ extensor lag was improved with active finger extension while the MCPJ was flexed by 15°–20° (i.e., the pencil test was positive), it was worthwhile trying RMF splint as a treatment of PIPJ extensor lag. RMF splint is easy to use and patients can continue daily living activities while wearing this splint.

Key words: extension lag; pencil test; proximal interphalangeal joint; relative motion splint


 
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Ayhan E, OBA, Bas CE, Kunu O, Oksuz C. Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension. Hand Microsurg. 2022; 11(1): 38-44. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921

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Ayhan E, OBA, Bas CE, Kunu O, Oksuz C. Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension. https://handmicrosurgeryjournal.com/?mno=2921 [Access: September 12, 2024]. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921

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Ayhan E, OBA, Bas CE, Kunu O, Oksuz C. Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension. Hand Microsurg. 2022; 11(1): 38-44. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921


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Ayhan E, OBA, Bas CE, Kunu O, Oksuz C. Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension. Hand Microsurg. (2022), [cited September 12, 2024]; 11(1): 38-44. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921


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Ayhan, E., , . O. B. A., Bas, . C. E., Kunu, . O. & Oksuz, . C. (2022) Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension. Hand Microsurg, 11 (1), 38-44. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921


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Ayhan, Egemen, Ozge Buket Arslan, Can Emre Bas, Orhan Kunu, and Cigdem Oksuz. 2022. Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension. Hand and Microsurgery, 11 (1), 38-44. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921


Chicago Style

Ayhan, Egemen, Ozge Buket Arslan, Can Emre Bas, Orhan Kunu, and Cigdem Oksuz. "Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension." Hand and Microsurgery 11 (2022), 38-44. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Ayhan, Egemen, Ozge Buket Arslan, Can Emre Bas, Orhan Kunu, and Cigdem Oksuz. "Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension." Hand and Microsurgery 11.1 (2022), 38-44. Print. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921


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Ayhan, E., , . O. B. A., Bas, . C. E., Kunu, . O. & Oksuz, . C. (2022) Relative Motion Flexion Splint to Increase Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Extension. Hand and Microsurgery, 11 (1), 38-44. doi:10.5455/handmicrosurg.2921




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