Comparing Three Postoperative Treatment Protocols for Extensor Tendon Repair in Zones V and VI of the Hand - 0 views

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  #1 nicarobe88 on 05 Nov 15

   

  This pilot study compared the effectiveness of 3 postoperative rehabilitation protocols for patients with Zones V and VI extensor tendon lacerations. Twenty-seven patients were recruited from 3 sites and randomly assigned to 1 of 3 established treatment protocols: immobilization, early passive motion (EPM), and early active motion (EAM). Outcome measures were collected at 3, 6, and 12 wk after treatment and included total active motion (TAM). Patients with Zones V and VI extensor tendon injuries treated with the EAM protocol recovered range of motion more rapidly.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This pilot study compared the effectiveness of 3 postoperative rehabilitation protocols for patients with Zones V and VI extensor tendon lacerations. Twenty-seven patients were recruited from 3 sites and randomly assigned to 1 of 3 established treatment protocols: immobilization, early passive motion (EPM), and early active motion (EAM). Outcome measures were collected at 3, 6, and 12 wk after treatment and included total active motion (TAM). Patients with Zones V and VI extensor tendon injuries treated with the EAM protocol recovered range of motion more rapidly.</div>

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