title: Internal splints for prevention of first web contracture following severe disruption of the first web space.
abstract: Different internal spring-splint configurations were examined to determine the most effective in preventing adduction contracture after severe injuries disrupting the first web space.
authors: North-East Thames Regional Plastic Surgery Centre, St Andrew's Hospital, Billericay, UK.
authors: V C
authors: VC
authors: Lees
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Wren
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Elliot
mesh_terms: D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D016268:Internal Fixators; D013165:Splints; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery*