作者: Birgit Svens , Erica Ames , Karen Burford , Yugesh Caplash
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHT.2014.07.006
关键词: Psychological intervention 、 Prospective cohort study 、 Active motion 、 Range of motion 、 Physical medicine and rehabilitation 、 Physical therapy 、 Grip strength 、 Medicine 、 Evidence-based medicine 、 Wrist 、 Tendon
摘要: Abstract Study design Prospective cohort. Introduction The Immediate Controlled Active Motion program, used to manage extensor tendon repairs in the hand, immobilizes wrist an orthosis with affected finger(s) placed a separate yoke allowing controlled flexion. Purpose To compare our outcomes using similar programs patients simple lacerations those previously reported. 4-week orthotic intervention 6-week intervention. Methods 18 subjects received intervention, 45 Range of motion was measured 4, 6 and 8 weeks post-repair, grip strength at weeks, patient-rated baseline, 12 post-repair. Results Significant improvements all were seen over time ( p Conclusion Outcomes comparable published between interventions. Level evidence III