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2. Dynasplint Systems - Wikipedia

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   While each patient is different, the average course of treatment is 3 to 4 months for an orthopedic case, and 8 months to a lifetime for a neurological patient. A physician orders a Dynasplint, and the patient is individually fit at either the doctor's office, physical therapy appointment or in the residential facility. The splint is used at ...

3. Radial dysplasia - Wikipedia

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   Postoperatively, a long arm plaster splinter has to be worn for at least 6 to 8 weeks. A removable splint is often worn for a long period of time. [3] Radial angulation of the hand enables patients with stiff elbows to reach their mouth for feeding; therefore treatment is contraindicated in cases of extension contracture of the elbow.

4. Dupuytren's contracture - Wikipedia

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   Use of a splint to keep treated fingers straight following various forms of treatment, typically at all times for some days, then at nighttime for some weeks, is usual. However, a 2015 Cochrane review concluded: "low-quality evidence suggests that postoperative splinting may not improve outcomes and may impair outcomes by reducing active flexion.

5. Volkmann's contracture - Wikipedia

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   Volkmann's contracture is a permanent flexion contracture of the hand at the wrist, resulting in a claw-like deformity of the hand and fingers. Passive extension of fingers is restricted and painful. Passive extension of fingers is restricted and painful.

6. Upper-limb surgery in tetraplegia - Wikipedia

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   A common goal of surgical reconstruction of the arms in patients with tetraplegia is to restore elbow extension, key pinch and palmar grip. Restoration of these functions, results in increasing a patient's independence. [24] Palmar grip. Elbow extension is an important part of upper limb surgical reconstruction in patients with tetraplegia.

7. Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow - Wikipedia

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   Ulnar neuropathy at the cubital tunnel is diagnosed based on characteristic symptoms and signs. Intermittent or static numbness in the small finger and ulnar half of the ring finger, weakness or atrophy of the first dorsal interosseous, positive Tinel sign over the ulnar nerve proximal to the cubital tunnel, and positive elbow flexion test (elicitation of paresthesia in the small and ring ...

8. Supracondylar humerus fracture - Wikipedia

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   Swelling and vascular injury following the fracture can lead to the development of the compartment syndrome which leads to long-term complication of Volkmann's contracture (fixed flexion of the elbow, pronation of the forearm, flexion at the wrist, and joint extension of the metacarpophalangeal joint). Therefore, early surgical reduction is ...

9. Golfer's elbow - Wikipedia

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   Before therapy can commence, treatment such as rest, ice, compression and elevation (R.I.C.E.) will typically be used. [1] [2] [4] This will help to decrease the pain and inflammation; rest will alleviate discomfort because golfer's elbow is an overuse injury. The subject can use a tennis elbow splint for compression.