A Customised paediatric thumb web splint for management of adduction contracture of thumb.
BMJ Case Rep
; 16(8)2023 Aug 11.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37567737
ABSTRACT
The thumb web has a unique anatomy, the integrity of which is vital to both form and function of the hand. Thumb web space adduction contractures are a common consequence of hand burns and are a progressive disabling deformity and prevention or early intervention is advisable. This case describes the use of a customised removable web splint in children with scarring and gradual contracture of the first web space causing pain with movement and significant restriction in the hand function to maintain the thumb web expansion. This inexpensive and effective appliance can be safely applied to an injured hand, maintain web space following surgical release and allows movement at the first carpometacarpal joint and hence obtains a good functional outcome.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hand Deformities
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Contracture
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
BMJ Case Rep
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article