Blog References

Below are reference for our blogs - where applicable

 

Blog Title: Medial Epicondylitis - Diagnosis & Treatment

References

  1. Yuhas M, Harris K, Talal A, Kamineni, S Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis. MOJ Orthopedics & Rheumatology. Vol 3 Issue 2-2015
  2. Shiri R, Viikari-Juntura E. Lateral and medial epicondylitis: role of occupational factors. Clinical Rheumatology. 2011; 25: 43-57.

Blog Title: Types of Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

References

  1. Amadio P. Carpal tunnel syndrome. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity. 6th Philadelphia, PA: Mosby; 2011: 657-665.
  2. Sayegh ET, Strauch RJ. Open versus endoscopic carpal tunnel release: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015; 473(3): 1120-1132.

 

Blog Title: Using Low Level Lasers for Hand Therapy Treatments

References

  1. Turchin, C. Laser therapy for treatment of trigger finger (abstract). J Hand Ther. 2010; 23(4): e16-e17.
  2. Baltzer AW, Ostapczuk MS, Stosch D. Positive effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on Bouchard’s and Herberden’s osteoarthritis. Lasers Surg Med. 2016; 48(5): 498-504.
  3. Yagci I, Elmas O, Akcan E, Ustun I, Gunduz OH, Guven Z. Comparison of splinting and splinting plus low-level laser therapy in idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. Clinical Rheumat. 2009; 28(9): 1059-1065.
  4. Lam LK, Ying Cheing GL. Effects of 904-nm low-level laser therapy in the management of lateral epicondylitis. Photomedicine Laser Surg. 2007; 25(2): 65-71.

Blog Title: How to Diagnose and Treat Limited Range of Motion in Fingers

References

  1. Hume MC, Gellman H, McKellop H, Brumfield RH. Functional range of motion of the joints of the hand. J Hand Surg Am. 1990; 15(2): 240-243.

 

Blog Title: Conservative Treatment of Scapholunate Ligament Injury

References

  1. Crisco JJ, Coburn JC, Moore DC, Akelman E, Weiss AP, Wolfe SW. In vivo radiocarpal kinematics and the dart thrower’s motion. J Bone Joint Surg. 2005;87A(12):2729-2740.
  2. Garcia-Elias M, Serrallach XA, Serra JM. Dart-throwing motion in patients with scapholunate instability: a dynamic four-dimensional computed tomography study. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2014; 39(4): 346-352.
  3. Salva-Coll G, Garcia-Elias M, Hagert E. Scapholunate instability: proprioception and neuromuscular control. J Wrist Surg. 2013; 2(2): 136-140.

 

Blog Title: Comfort Cool or Design Line - A Comparison of Thumb Arthritis Splints

References

  1. Zhang Y, Niu J, Kelley-Hayes M, Chaisson CE, Aliabadi P, Felson D. Prevalence of symptomatic hand osteoarthritis and its impact on functional status among the elderly: The Framingham study. Amer J Epidem. 2002; 156: 1021-1027.
  2. Marshall M, van der Windt D, Nicholls E, Myers H, Dziedzic K. Radiographic thumb osteoarthritis: Frequency, patterns, and associations with pain and clinical assessment findings in a community-dwelling population. Rheum. 2011; 50: 735-739.
  3. Valdes K, Marik T. A systematic review of conservative interventions for osteoarthritis of the hand. J Hand Ther. 2010; 23(4): 334-351.
  4. Kjeken I, Smedslund G, Moe RH, Slatkowsky-Christensen B, Unlig T, Hagen KB. Systematic review of design and effects of splints and exercise programs in hand osteoarthritis. Arthritis Care Res. 2011; 63(6): 834-848.
  5. Algar, L. Orthoses for trapeziometacarpal arthrosis. J Hand Surg. 2014; 39: 549-551.

 

Blog Title: Lateral Epicondylitis: Treatment Options for an Aggravating Diagnosis

References

  1. Viswas R, Ramachandran R, Korde Anantkumar P. Comparison of effectiveness of supervised exercise program and Cyriax physiotherapy in patients with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): a randomized controlled trial. Scientific World J. 2012; 939645.
  2. Randhawa K, Cote P, Gross DP, et al. The effectiveness of structured patient education for the management of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the extremities: a systematic review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2015; 59: 349-362.
  3. Prasad S, Anand G, Krishna MA, Praveen BA, Ramakanth R. Effectiveness of treatment of chronic lateral epicondylitis with wrist extensor splint. Annals Health Science. 2015; 2: 38-43.
  4. Bisset LM, Collins NJ, Offord SS. Immediate effects of 2 types of braces on pain and grip strength in people with lateral epicondylalgia: a randomized controlled trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014; 44: 120-128.
  5. Cullinane FL, Boocock MG, Trevelyan FC. Is eccentric exercise an effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis? A systematic review. Clin Rehabil. 2014; 28: 3-19.

 

Blog Title: Scaphoid Fractures - Treatment and Rehabilitation

References

  1. Ramos Martin JL, Seijas R, Alvarez-Diaz P, Ares O, Sallent A, Cugat R. Pathogenesis and prevention of scaphoid fractures in motocross. Int J Orthop. 2015; 2: 188-190.

 

Blog Title: PT & OT Treatment for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome- Hypermobile Type

References

  1. The Ehlers-Danlos Society. What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Retrieved August 6, 2016 from http://ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
  2. Rombaut L, Malfait F, Cools A, De Paepe A, Calders P. Musculoskeletal complaints, physical activity and health-related quality of life among patients with the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type.Disabil Rehabil. 2010; 32: 1339–1345.
  3. Voermans NC, Knoop H, Bleijenberg G, van Engelen BG. Pain in ehlers-danlos syndrome is common, severe, and associated with functional impairment.J Pain Symptom Manage. 2010; 40: 370–378.

 

Blog Title: Compression Gloves: What Symptoms Do They Treat?

References

  1. Trenell M, Rooney K, Sue C, Thomson C. Compression garments and recovery from eccentric exercise: a P-MRS study. J Sports Sci Med. 2006; 6: 106-114.
  2. McKnight PT, Kent Kwoh C. Randomized controlled trial of compression gloves in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 1992; 5(4): 223-227.
  3. McMahon PJ, Woods DA, Burge PD. Initial treatment of closed metacarpal fractures: a controlled comparison of compression glove and splintage. J Hand Surg. 1994; 19(5): 597-600.

 

Blog Title: Orthoses to Treat PIP Joint Contractures

References

  1. Flowers KR, LaStayo P. Effect of total end range time on improving passive range of motion. J Hand Ther. 1994; 7(3): 150–157.
  2. Glasgow C, Wilton J, Tooth L. Optimal daily end range time for contracture resolution in hand splinting. J Hand Ther. 2003; 16(3): 207–218.
  3. Means KR, Saunders RJ, Graham TJ. Pathophysiology and surgical management of the stiff hand. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 885-893.

 

Blog Title: Mallet Finger - What's new in clinical protocol?

References

  1. Valdes K, Naughton N, Algar L. Conservative treatment of mallet finger: a systematic review. J Hand Ther. 2015; 28(3): 237-246.
  2. Groth G, Wilder DM, Young VL. The impact of compliance on the rehabilitation of patients with mallet finger injuries. J Hand Ther. 1994; 7: 21-24.
  3. Leinberry, C. Mallet finger injuries. J Hand Surg. 2009; 34A: 1715-1719.
  4. White N, Khanna A. Clinical audit of the impact of information leaflets on outcome in patient with mallet finger injuries. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2007; 60:1369-1370.

 

Blog Title: Summertime and Raynaud's Phenomenon

References

  1. World Health Organization (WHO). WHO Guidelines on Drawing Blood: Best Practices in Phlebotomy. Annex I Modified Allen Test 2010. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK138652/
  2. Foley KR, Kurti SP, Harms CA, Mailey EL. Do dietary fish oil consumption and physical activity participation impact the duration, frequency and perceived severity of attacks in patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon? FASEB J. 2016; 30(1).
  3. Goodfield MJ, Rowell NR. Hand warming as a treatment for Raynaud’s phenomenon in systemic sclerosis. British J Dermatol. 1988; 119(5): 643-646.

 

Blog Title: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Night-Time Orthosis Use

References

  1. Silva AC, Jones A, Silva PG, Natour J. Effectiveness of a night-time hand positioning splint in rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial. J Rehabil Med. 2008; 40(9): 749-754.
  2. Callinan NJ, Mathiowetz V. Soft versus hard resting splints in rheumatoid arthritis: pain relief, preference, and compliance. Am J Occup Ther. 1996; 50: 347-353.
  3. Egan M, Brosseau L, Farmer M, et al. Splints/orthoses in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003; (1):CD004018.

 

Blog Title: What's New with an Old Diagnosis?  Exercises for TMC Arthritis

References

  1. O’Brien V, Giveans MR. Effects of a dynamic stability approach in conservative intervention of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb: a retrospective study. J Hand Ther. 2013; 26: 44-51.
  2. McGee C, O’Brien V, Van Nortwick S, Adams J, Van Heest A. First dorsal interosseous muscle contraction results in radiographic reduction of healthy thumb carpometacarpal joint. J Hand Ther. 2015; 28: 375-381.
  3. de Oliverier DG, Nunes PM, Aruin AS, Dos Santos MJ. Grip force control in individuals with hand osteoarthritis. J Hand Ther. 2010; 24: 345-
  4. Chiu HY, Hsu HY, SU FC, Jou IM, Lin CF, Kuo LC. Novel biofeedback prototype for sensorimotor control. Phys Ther. 2013; 93: 169-
  5. Johansson RS, Westling G. Significance of cutaneous input for precise hand movements. Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol Suppl. 1987; 39: 53-
  6. Lee J, Ladd AL, Hagert E. Immunofluorecent triple-staining technique to identify sensory nerve endings in human thumb ligaments. Cells Tissues Organs. 2012; 195(5): 456-464.
  7. Morbargha N, Ludwig C, Ladd AL, Hagert E. Ultrastructure and innervation of thumb carpometacarpal ligaments in surgical patients with osteoarthritis [published online ahead of print June 13, 2013]. Clin Orthop Relat Res. doi: 1007/s11999-013-3083-7.
  8. Hagert E, Lee J, Ladd AL. Innervation patterns of thumb trapeziometacarpal joint ligaments. J Hand Surg. 2012; 37(4): 706-714.
  9. Borstad AL, Bird T, Choi S, Goodman L, Schmalbrock P, Nichols-Larsen DS. Sensorimotor training and neural reorganization after a stroke: a case series. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2013; 37:27–36.
  10. Valdes K, Marik T. A systematic review of conservative interventions for osteoarthritis of the hand. J Hand Ther. 2010; 23(4): 334-351.
  11. Kjeken I, Smedslund G, Moe RH, Slatkowsky-Christensen B, Unlig T, Hagen KB. Systematic review of design and effects of splints and exercise programs in hand osteoarthritis. Arthritis Care Res. 2011; 63(6): 834-848.

 

Blog Title: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What do the Lumbricals Have to Do with it?

References

  1. Amadio P. Carpal tunnel syndrome. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity. 6th Philadelphia, PA: Mosby; 2011: 657-665.
  2. Effect of lumbrical muscle incursion within the carpal tunnel on carpal tunnel pressure: a cadaveric study. J Hand Surg Am 1995 Mar;20(2): 186-92.
  3. Evans RB. Therapist’s management of carpal tunnel syndrome: a practical approach. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity. 6th Philadelphia, PA: Mosby; 2011: 666-677.
  4. DeSmet L, Steenwerckx A, Van den Bogaert G, Cnuddle P, Fabry G. Value of clinical provocative tests in carpal tunnel syndrome. Acta Orthopaedic Belgica. 1995; 61(3): 177-182.
  5. Walker WC, Metzler M, Cifu DX, Swartz Z. Neutral wrist splinting in carpal tunnel syndrome: a comparison of night only versus full-time wear instructions. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2000 Apr:81(4):424-

 

Blog Title: Wrist Pain After a Fall on an Outstretched Hand (FOOSH)

References

  1. Dell PC, Dell RB, Griggs R. Management of carpal fractures and dislocations. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 988-1001.
  2. Skirven T, Osterman AL. Clinical examination of the wrist. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 72-83.

 

Blog Title: Jersey Finger: A Common Contact Sport Injury

References

  1. The Sports Xchange. Denver Broncos-Carolina Panthers: Injury report Super Bowl 50. http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2016/02/05/Denver-Broncos-Carolina-Panthers-Injury-Report-Super-Bowl-50/2671454728062/. Accessed February 12, 2016.
  2. Shay S, Sagiv P, Stem A, Nyska M. Avulsion fracture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon (‘Jersey finger’) type III. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2002; 122 (3): 182-183.
  3. Jersey finger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Finger. Accessed February 12, 2016.
  4. Vitale M. Jersey Finger. http://www.orthobullets.com/hand/6015/jersey-finger. Accessed February 12, 2016.
  5. Moiemen NS, Elliot D. Primary flexor tendon repair in zone 1. J Hand Surg. 2000; 25(1): 78-84.

 

Blog Title: Distal Radius Fractures: Tips for Rehabilitation

References

  1. Michlovitz S, Festa L. Therapist’s management of distal radius fractures. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 949-962.

 

Blog Title: Skier's Thumb: A Hazard of Hitting the Slopes

References

  1. Connolly JF. Dislocation of the thumb and fingers. Fractures and Dislocations- Closed Management. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co; 1995: 1508-1509.
  2. Nicholas JA, Hershman EB. The Upper Extremity in Sports Medicine. St, Louis, MO: Mosby; 1995: 557-564.
  3. Snider RK. The Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 1997: 257-259.
  4. Aluisio FV, Christensen CP, Urbaniak JR et al. Orthopaedics. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 1998: 205-206.
  5. Rettig A, Rettig L, Welsch M. Anatomic reconstruction of thumb metacarpophalangeal joint ulnar collateral ligament using an interference screw docking technique. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2009; 13(1): 7-10.
  6. Little KJ, Jacoby SM. Intra-articular hand fractures and joint injuries: part 1- surgeon’s management. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 402-416.
  7. Ritting AW, Baldwin PC, Rodner CM. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. Clinical J Sport Med. 2010; 20(2): 106-112.

 

Blog Title: Addressing Wounds from a Snow Blower Injury


References

  1. Master D, Piorkowski J, Zani S, Babigian A. Snowblower injuries to the hand: epidemiology, patterns of injury, and strategies for prevention. Ann Plast Surg. 2008; 61(6): 613-617.
  2. Jardin E, Uhring J, Rey PB, Ferrier M, Obert L. Snowblower injuries to the hand. Chir Main. 2014; 33(4): 272-278.
  3. Von der Hyde R, Evans R. Wound classification and management. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 219-232.
  4. Li-Tsang C, Lau J, Choi J, Chan C, Jianan L. A prospective randomized clinical trial to investigate the effect of silicone gel sheeting on post-traumatic hypertrophic scar among the Chinese population. Burns. 2006; 32: 678-683.

 

Blog Title: Addressing Wounds from a Snow Blower Injury


References

  1. Master D, Piorkowski J, Zani S, Babigian A. Snowblower injuries to the hand: epidemiology, patterns of injury, and strategies for prevention. Ann Plast Surg. 2008; 61(6): 613-617.
  2. Jardin E, Uhring J, Rey PB, Ferrier M, Obert L. Snowblower injuries to the hand. Chir Main. 2014; 33(4): 272-278.
  3. Von der Hyde R, Evans R. Wound classification and management. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 219-232.
  4. Li-Tsang C, Lau J, Choi J, Chan C, Jianan L. A prospective randomized clinical trial to investigate the effect of silicone gel sheeting on post-traumatic hypertrophic scar among the Chinese population. Burns. 2006; 32: 678-683.

 

 Blog Title: Thumb Deformity: Treating Thenar Wasting With a Splint


References

  1. Duff, S. Estilow T. Therapist’s management of peripheral nerve injury. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 619-633.
  2. Chan RK. Splinting for peripheral nerve injury in upper limb. Hand Surg. 2002; 07: 251.

 

Blog Title: How to Manage a Thumb Deformity from Rheumatoid Arthritis

 References

  1. Dyer GS, Simmons BP. Rhuematoid thumb. Hand Clin. 2011; 27(1): 73-77.
  2. Toyama S, Tokunaga D, Fujiwara H, Oda R, et al. Rheumatoid arthritis of the hand: a five-year longitudinal analysis of clinical and radiographic findings. Mod Rheumatol. 2014; 24(1): 69-77.
  3. Terrono AL, Nalebuff EA, Phillips C. The rheumatoid thumb. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 1366-1375.
  4. Chacko AT, Rozental TD. The rheumatoid thumb. Hand Clin. 2008; 24(3): 307-314.
  5. Silva PG, Lombardi I, Breitschwerdt C, Araujo PM, Natour J. Functional thumb orthosis for type I and II boutonniere deformity on the dominant hand in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rehabil. 2008; 22: 684-689.
  6. Callihan NJ, Mathiowetz V. Soft versus hard resting hand splints in rheumatoid arthritis: pain relief, preference and compliance. Am J Occup Ther. 1996; 50: 347-353.

 

 Blog Title: The Osteoarthritic Thumb- Zigzag Deformity

 References

  1. Polatsch DB, Paksima N. Basal joint arthritis. Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Dis. 2006; 64: 178-184.
  2. Bielefeld TM, Neumann DA. Therapist’s management of the thumb carpometacarpal joint with osteoarthritis. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011: 1366-1375.
  3. Bijsterbosch J, Visser W, Kroon HM, et al. Thumb base involvement in symptomatic hand osteoarthritis is associated with more pain and functional disability. Ann Rheum Dis. 2010; 69: 585-587.
  4. Gomes Carreira AC, Jones A, Natour J. Assessment of the effectiveness of a functional splint for osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint of the dominant hand: a randomized controlled study. J Rehabil Med. 2010; 42: 469-474.
  5. Rannou F, Dimet J, Boutron I, et al. Splint for base-of-thumb osteoarthritis: A randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2009; 150: 661-670.

 

Blog Title: Prevention and Treatment of Adherent Scars

References

  1. Bayat A, McGrouther A, Ferguson M. Skin scarring- clinical review. Br Med J. 2003; 326: 88-92.
  2. Jones L. Scar management in hand therapy- is our practice evidence based? Br J Hand Ther. 2005; 10: 40-46.
  3. Ward R. Pressure therapy for the control of hypertrophic scar formation after burn injury. J Burn Care Rehab. 1991; 12: 257-262.
  4. Quinn K. Silicon gel in scar treatment. Burns. 1997; 13: 533-540.
  5. Li-Tsang C, Lau J, Choi J, Chan C, Jianan L. A prospective randomized clinical trial to investigate the effect of silicone gel sheeting on post-traumatic hypertrophic scar among the Chinese population. Burns. 2006; 32: 678-683.
  6. Gold M, Foster T, Adair M, Burlison K, Lewis T. Prevention of hypertrophic scars and keloids by the prophylactic use of topical silicon gel sheets following a surgical procedure in an office setting. Dermatological Surg. 2001; 27: 641-644.
  7. Van den Kerckhove E, Stappaerts K, Boeckx W, et al. The influence of difference occlusive plates on the erythema of hypertrophic burn scars. J Plastic Surg. 2001; 24: 182-185.
  8. Li-Tsang C, Zheng Y, Lau J. A randomized clinical trial to study the effect of silicone dressing and pressure therapy on posttraumatic hypertrophic scars. J Burn Care Res. 2010; 31: 448-457.
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  10. Ronon C. The use of massage to influence collagen synthesis in the hand: a physiological justification. Br J Hand Ther. 2001; 6: 95-99.
  11. Silverberg R, Johnson J, Moffat M. The effect of soft tissue mobilization on the immature burn scar. J Burn Care Rehab. 1996; 17: 252-259.

 

Blog Title: DIP Joint Osteoarthritis: How to Treat this Common Form of Arthritis

References

  1. Caspi D, Flusser G, Farber I, et al. Clinical, radiologic, demographic, and occupational aspects of hand osteoarthritis in the elderly. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2001. 30(5): 321-331.
  2. Wilder FV, Barrett JP, Farina EJ. Joint-specific prevalence of osteoarthritis of the hand. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2006; 14(9): 953-957.
  3. Dillon CF, Hirsch R, Rasch EK, Gu Q. Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis in the United States: prevalence and functional impairment estimates from the third U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1991-1994. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2007; 86(1): 12-21.
  4. Bijsterbosch J, Watt I, Meulenbelt I, Rosendaal FR, Huizinga TW, Kloppenburg M. Clinical and radiographic disease course of hand osteoarthritis and determinants of outcome after 6 years. Ann Rheum Dis. 2011; 70: 68-73.
  5. Botha-Scheepers S, Rivazi N, Watt I, et al. Progression of hand osteoarthritis over 2 years: a clinical and radiographic follow-up study. Ann Rheum Dis. 2009; 68: 1260-1264.
  6. Valdes K, Marik T. A systematic review of conservative interventions for osteoarthritis of the hand. J Hand Ther. 2010; 23: 334-351.
  7. Ikeda M, Ishii T, Kobayashi Y, Mochida J, Saito I, Oka Y. Custom-made splint treatment for osteoarthritis of the distal interphalangeal joints. J Hand Surg. 2010; 35: 589-593.
  8. Watt FE, Kennedy DL, Carlisle KE, et al. Night-time immobilization of the distal interphalangeal joint reduces pain and extension deformity in hand osteoarthritis. Rheum. 2014; 53: 1142-1149.

Blog Title: Treatment for Mallet Finger

References

1. Doyle JR. Extensor tendons-acute injuries, in Green DP, Hotchkiss RN, Pederson WC (eds): Green’s Operative Hand Surgery, ed 4. New york, NY: Churchill Livingstone, 1999, pp 1962-1987.


Blog Title: Splint Immobilization For Treatment of a Scapholunate Ligament 

References

  1. Prosser R, Herbert R, LaStayo P. Current practice in the diagnosis and treatment of carpal instability: results of a survey of Austrailian hand therapists. J Hand Ther. 2007; 20(3): 239-243.
  2. Wright TW, Michlovitz SL, Management of carpal instabilities. J Hand Ther. 1996; 9(2): 148-156.
  3. Kitay A, Wolfe SW. Scapholunate instability: current concepts in diagnosis and management. J Hand Surg Am. 2012; 37A(10): 2175-2196.
  4. Crisco JJ, Coburn JC, Moore DC, Akelman E, Weiss AP, Wolfe SW. In vivo radiocarpal kinematics and the dart thrower’s motion. J Bone Joint Surg. 2005; 87A(12): 2729-2740.
  5. Werner FW, Green JK, Short WH, Masaoka S. Scaphoid and lunate motion during a wrist dart throw motion. J Hand Surg Am. 2004; 29(3): 418-422.
  6. Calfee RP, Leventhal EL, Wilkerson BA, et al. Simulated radioscapholunate fusion alters carpal kinematics while preserving dart-thrower’s motion. J Hand Surg Am. 2008; 33A(4): 503-510.
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  8. Garcia-Elias M, Serrallach XA, Serra JM. Dart-throwing motion in patients with scapholunate instability: a dynamic four-dimensional computed tomography study. J Hand Surg Eur. 2014; 39(4): 346-352.

 

Blog Title: Using a Splint for Treatment of Trigger Finger

References

  1.       Lee M, Biafora S, Zelouf D. Management of hand and wrist tendonopathies. In: Skirven T, Osterman L, Fedorczyk J, Amadio P, ed. Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby; 2011: 569-588.
  2.       Colbourn J, Heath N, Manary S, Pacifico D. Effectiveness of splinting for the treatment of trigger finger. J Hand Ther. 2008; 21: 336-343.
  3.       Tarbhai K, Hannah S, von Schroeder H. Trigger finger treatment: A comparison of 2 splint designs.  J Hand Surg, 2012; 37A: 243-249.
  4.       Valdes K. A retrospective review to determine the long-term efficacy of orthotic devices for trigger finger.  J Hand Ther. 2012; 25: 89-96.
  5.       Materi M, Ivy C, Uccello M, Ostrander T. A systematic literature review: What is the most effective treatment protocol for conservative management of trigger finger? Poster presented at: 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hand Therapists; October 4-7, 2007; Phoenix, AZ. 
  6.       Salim N, Abdullah S, Sapuan J, Haflah N. Outcome of corticosteroid injection versus physiotherapy in the treatment of mild trigger fingers. J Hand Surg. 2011; 37E: 27-34.