Self-regulated frequent power pinch exercises: A non-orthotic technique for the treatment of old mallet deformity

Valdas Macionis

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2015.02.002

Self-regulated frequent power pinch exercises: A non-orthotic technique for the treatment of old mallet deformity

J Hand Ther. 2015 Oct-Dec;28(4):433-5; quiz 436. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.02.002. Epub 2015 Mar 4.

Author

Valdas Macionis¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centre of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vilnius University Hospital "Santariskiu Klinikos", Santariskiu 2, LT-08661 Vilnius, Lithuania. Electronic address: valdas.macionis.md@gmail.com.

PMID: 26190029
DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.02.002

Abstract

The utilization of an orthotic device to treat a mallet finger injury is common practice. This author describes a different approach to treating patients with an old mallet finger injury. The incorporation of frequent, self-regulated exercises without the use of an orthosis is described.--Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor.

MeSH terms

Exercise Therapy / methods*
Female
Finger Joint / physiopathology*
Hand Deformities, Acquired / physiopathology
Hand Deformities, Acquired / rehabilitation*
Humans
Middle Aged