JOURNAL ARTICLE
A Belly Gutter Splint for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Flexion Contracture
Year: 1991 Journal: American Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol: 45 (9)Pages: 839-843 Publisher: American Occupational Therapy Association
Abstract
Abstract Various splints are available for the correction of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint flexion contracture in patients with hand injuries. This article discusses the mechanics of several splints. The belly gutter splint, an alternative design that can be used for this contracture, is introduced.
Keywords:
Splint (medicine) Splints Contracture Interphalangeal Joint Medicine Orthodontics Joint (building) Physical medicine and rehabilitation Surgery Structural engineering Engineering
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19
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0.49
FWCI (Field Weighted Citation Impact)
2
Refs
0.66
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Citation History
Topics
Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Health Sciences → Medicine → Surgery
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