title: [The compression glove--a useful tool in hand surgery].
abstract: Edema of the hand of no matter which cause prevents adequate active finger motion. Persistent swelling may lead to secondary shrinkage of collateral ligaments and fibrosis of paratenon. A custom made compression glove has proven to be an effective tool in reducing edema and preventing secondary damage. It has been useful in treating posttraumatic or postoperative edema and trophic disturbances of the hand.
mesh_terms: D003020:Clothing; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery; D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011184:Postoperative Period
vernacular_title: Der Kompressionshandschuh--ein nützliches Hilfsmittel in der Handchirurgie.