Dynamic versus static splints: a prospective case for sustained stress.
Application of constant tension to elongate tissue has been shown to be beneficial. A dynamic splint was used to achieve tissue creep and full elbow extension. Use of a static splint on the contralateral elbow did not allow elbow extension. This case report demonstrates for this patient the superiority of a dynamic elbow extension splint over a static splint when used to correct progressive loss of elbow range of motion.
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Regional Adult Burn Center, Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH 45409, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002056:Burns / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003286:Contracture; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013165:Splints / Q000145:classification