Background. Finger injuries are common. Many of these can be treated non-opera-tively with gentle reduction, appropriate splinting, and careful follow-up. Terminal extensor tendon injuries have optimal outcomes with non-operative treatment. A large variety of devices is present on the market, with no evidence of one being superior to any other. Material. We describe a simple, cheap and effective device for the conservative management of these injuries. Conclusions. Healthcare costs are high and continue to rise. The simple device described in this technical note could allow a reduction in expenditure and better redistribution of resources.
Saving resources in accident emergency: A simple device for injuries to the extensor tendons of the hand
Oliviero A.;Criscuolo G.;Oliva F.;Maffulli N.
2020-01-01
Abstract
Background. Finger injuries are common. Many of these can be treated non-opera-tively with gentle reduction, appropriate splinting, and careful follow-up. Terminal extensor tendon injuries have optimal outcomes with non-operative treatment. A large variety of devices is present on the market, with no evidence of one being superior to any other. Material. We describe a simple, cheap and effective device for the conservative management of these injuries. Conclusions. Healthcare costs are high and continue to rise. The simple device described in this technical note could allow a reduction in expenditure and better redistribution of resources.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
