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- Title
Use of casting motion to mobilize stiffness to regain digital flexion following Dupuytren's fasciectomy.
- Authors
Midgley, Robyn
- Abstract
Background. A priority in hand therapy following Dupuytren's fasciectomy is to regain and maintain extension of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ). Historically this has been achieved through the application of mechanical stress to the affected digit with splinting and exercise. However, loss of a normal pattern of digital flexion in both the operated and non-operated digits is a common complication. Method. Four patients who underwent a Dupuytren's fasciectomy presented with persistent digital stiffness and a poor pattern of motion of the operated hand following traditional therapy. The casting motion to mobilize stiffness (CMMS) technique was therefore applied. The type of cast applied, duration of casting, duration of sessions and cast exercises are described. Results. All patients regained digital flexion and an improved pattern of motion through the use of the CMMS technique without compromising PIPJ extension. Conclusion. This small case series demonstrates the use of the CMMS technique to regain digital flexion and a normal pattern of motion when traditional treatment fails to achieve the desired outcomes following Dupuytren's fasciectomy. The use of the CMMS technique was beneficial in these patients and provides a means to regain digital flexion without the loss of PIPJ extension and is successful even when traditional therapy has failed.
- Subjects
GRIP strength; HAND diseases; MUSCLE strength; PHYSICAL measurements; ETIOLOGY of diseases; JOINT disease diagnosis; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Hand Therapy, 2010, Vol 15, Issue 2, p45
- ISSN
1758-9983
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1258/ht.2010.010008