Relative motion flexion splinting for the rehabilitation of flexor tendon repairs: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Relative motion splinting has been used successfully in the treatment of extensor tendon repairs and has recently been applied in flexor tendon rehabilitation. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify articles reporting use of relative motion flexion (RMF) splinting following flexor tendon repair and to examine indications for use and clinical outcomes.

Methods

Seven medical databases, four trials registries and three grey literature sources were systematically searched and screened against pre-specified eligibility criteria. Screening, data extraction and quality appraisal were independently performed by two reviewers.

Results

A total of 12 studies were identified, of which three met the review eligibility criteria: one retrospective case se

SUBMITTER: Newington L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10584049 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature