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T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Swan neck deformities in rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study on the patients' perspectives on hand function problems and Finger Splints.
Musculoskeletal care, 2010Co-Authors: F. Van Der Giesen, Rob G H H Nelissen, W.g.j.m. Van Lankveld, C. Kremers-selten, A.j. Peeters, Erica B. Stern, S. Le Cessie, T. P. M. Vliet VlielandAbstract:Objective: To identify hand function problems and the reasons for choosing a specific Finger Splint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and swan neck deformities. Methods: A qualitative study was performed alongside a randomized, controlled cross-over trial comparing the effectiveness of two types of Finger Splints (the silver ring Splint [SRS] and the prefabricated thermoplastic Splint [PTS]) in 50 patients with RA and swan neck deformities. Questions on the patients' main hand function problem and reasons for choosing a specific Splint type were performed at baseline and after using each Splint. The qualitative analyses included the identification of meaning units and (sub)concepts related to hand function problems and Splint preferences. Results: RA patients with swan neck deformities experience problems with flexion initiation, painful proximal interphalangeal joint hyperextension, grip activities and comprehensive hand function activities. Reasons for preferring or not preferring a specific type of Finger Splint included: effect, ease of use, appearance, comfort and side effects. Apart from the Splint slipping off and a negative attitude towards the appearance of the Splint, which appeared to be more frequently mentioned in connection with the SRS, no clear pattern of positive or negative appreciation of either type of Splint could be distinguished. Conclusion: RA patients with swan neck deformities experience a variety of problems, including impairments in functions and limitations in daily activities. With the prescription of Finger Splints, a substantial number of potentially positive and negative consequences of their use need to be taken into account. Copyright (c) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Yi Luo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Comparative study of clinical results of proximal phalangeal fractures fixed by dorsal mini titanium plate or lateral mini titanium plate
Chinese Journal of Hand Surgery, 2012Co-Authors: Jun-wu Huang, Yi LuoAbstract:Objective To compare and analyze the clinical results of proximal phalanx fractures fixed by mini titanium plate on the dorsal or lateral aspect of the proximal phalanx. Methods Sixty-three proximal phalangeal fractures in 53 cases were reviewed retrospectively.Two groups were identified.Group A included 39 proximal phalangeal fractures in 32 cases and were treated with open reduction and internal fixation by mini titanium plate on the dorsal aspect of the proximal phalanx.Group B included 24 proximal phalangeal fractures in 21cases that were treated with open reduction and internal fixation by mini titanium plate on the lateral aspect of the proximal phalanx.Postoperatively a Finger Splint was applied.Bone healing time,postoperative complications and Finger flexion extension were assessed.The clinical results were evaluated using the total active motion (TAM) criterion of the Finger movement. Results All the patients were follow-up for 6 to 24 months,with an average of 11months.According to the TAM evaluation criteria,in group A excellent results were achieved in 9 Fingers,good results in 11Fingers,fair results in 11Fingers and poor results in 8 Fingers.The overall satisfactory rate was 51％.In group B the results were excellent in 13 Fingers,good in 8 Fingers,fair in 2 Fingers and poor in 1Finger respectively with an overall satisfactory rate of 88％.The difference between the two groups was significant (P ＜0.05).There were no significant differences between the two groups in bone healing time and infection rate.Fixation stability was less in group B than in group A. Conclusion The modified lateral mini titanium plate fixation for treatment of proximal phalanx fractures can reduce tendon adhesion and ankylosis,therefore leading to better functional recovery.The lateral fixation however is less stable than the dorsal fixation. Key words: Finger pbalanges; Fracture fixation,internal; Follow-up studies
F. Van Der Giesen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Swan neck deformities in rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study on the patients' perspectives on hand function problems and Finger Splints.
Musculoskeletal care, 2010Co-Authors: F. Van Der Giesen, Rob G H H Nelissen, W.g.j.m. Van Lankveld, C. Kremers-selten, A.j. Peeters, Erica B. Stern, S. Le Cessie, T. P. M. Vliet VlielandAbstract:Objective: To identify hand function problems and the reasons for choosing a specific Finger Splint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and swan neck deformities. Methods: A qualitative study was performed alongside a randomized, controlled cross-over trial comparing the effectiveness of two types of Finger Splints (the silver ring Splint [SRS] and the prefabricated thermoplastic Splint [PTS]) in 50 patients with RA and swan neck deformities. Questions on the patients' main hand function problem and reasons for choosing a specific Splint type were performed at baseline and after using each Splint. The qualitative analyses included the identification of meaning units and (sub)concepts related to hand function problems and Splint preferences. Results: RA patients with swan neck deformities experience problems with flexion initiation, painful proximal interphalangeal joint hyperextension, grip activities and comprehensive hand function activities. Reasons for preferring or not preferring a specific type of Finger Splint included: effect, ease of use, appearance, comfort and side effects. Apart from the Splint slipping off and a negative attitude towards the appearance of the Splint, which appeared to be more frequently mentioned in connection with the SRS, no clear pattern of positive or negative appreciation of either type of Splint could be distinguished. Conclusion: RA patients with swan neck deformities experience a variety of problems, including impairments in functions and limitations in daily activities. With the prescription of Finger Splints, a substantial number of potentially positive and negative consequences of their use need to be taken into account. Copyright (c) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Rob G H H Nelissen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Swan neck deformities in rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study on the patients' perspectives on hand function problems and Finger Splints.
Musculoskeletal care, 2010Co-Authors: F. Van Der Giesen, Rob G H H Nelissen, W.g.j.m. Van Lankveld, C. Kremers-selten, A.j. Peeters, Erica B. Stern, S. Le Cessie, T. P. M. Vliet VlielandAbstract:Objective: To identify hand function problems and the reasons for choosing a specific Finger Splint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and swan neck deformities. Methods: A qualitative study was performed alongside a randomized, controlled cross-over trial comparing the effectiveness of two types of Finger Splints (the silver ring Splint [SRS] and the prefabricated thermoplastic Splint [PTS]) in 50 patients with RA and swan neck deformities. Questions on the patients' main hand function problem and reasons for choosing a specific Splint type were performed at baseline and after using each Splint. The qualitative analyses included the identification of meaning units and (sub)concepts related to hand function problems and Splint preferences. Results: RA patients with swan neck deformities experience problems with flexion initiation, painful proximal interphalangeal joint hyperextension, grip activities and comprehensive hand function activities. Reasons for preferring or not preferring a specific type of Finger Splint included: effect, ease of use, appearance, comfort and side effects. Apart from the Splint slipping off and a negative attitude towards the appearance of the Splint, which appeared to be more frequently mentioned in connection with the SRS, no clear pattern of positive or negative appreciation of either type of Splint could be distinguished. Conclusion: RA patients with swan neck deformities experience a variety of problems, including impairments in functions and limitations in daily activities. With the prescription of Finger Splints, a substantial number of potentially positive and negative consequences of their use need to be taken into account. Copyright (c) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
S. Le Cessie - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Swan neck deformities in rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study on the patients' perspectives on hand function problems and Finger Splints.
Musculoskeletal care, 2010Co-Authors: F. Van Der Giesen, Rob G H H Nelissen, W.g.j.m. Van Lankveld, C. Kremers-selten, A.j. Peeters, Erica B. Stern, S. Le Cessie, T. P. M. Vliet VlielandAbstract:Objective: To identify hand function problems and the reasons for choosing a specific Finger Splint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and swan neck deformities. Methods: A qualitative study was performed alongside a randomized, controlled cross-over trial comparing the effectiveness of two types of Finger Splints (the silver ring Splint [SRS] and the prefabricated thermoplastic Splint [PTS]) in 50 patients with RA and swan neck deformities. Questions on the patients' main hand function problem and reasons for choosing a specific Splint type were performed at baseline and after using each Splint. The qualitative analyses included the identification of meaning units and (sub)concepts related to hand function problems and Splint preferences. Results: RA patients with swan neck deformities experience problems with flexion initiation, painful proximal interphalangeal joint hyperextension, grip activities and comprehensive hand function activities. Reasons for preferring or not preferring a specific type of Finger Splint included: effect, ease of use, appearance, comfort and side effects. Apart from the Splint slipping off and a negative attitude towards the appearance of the Splint, which appeared to be more frequently mentioned in connection with the SRS, no clear pattern of positive or negative appreciation of either type of Splint could be distinguished. Conclusion: RA patients with swan neck deformities experience a variety of problems, including impairments in functions and limitations in daily activities. With the prescription of Finger Splints, a substantial number of potentially positive and negative consequences of their use need to be taken into account. Copyright (c) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.