A prospective randomised comparative study of dynamic, static progressive and serial static proximal interphalangeal joint extension orthoses.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many different types of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint extension orthoses exist, yet evidence guiding orthosis choice is largely theoretical. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of three different PIP joint extension orthoses, over 4 weeks of treatment. Secondly, we aimed to explore the relationship between an abbreviated version of the Weeks test (WT) assessment of joint stiffness, and treatment outcome. Lastly, we wished to better understand participants' satisfaction with orthotic treatment.

Methods

Using a randomised comparative study design, 61 participants were allocated to a serial static, dynamic or static progressive orthosis, 50 had follow-up data. Blinded assessment of function was completed before and after

SUBMITTER: Glasgow C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10584062 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature