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Splints used to treat fixed flexion deformity (a) Neoprene finger sleeve provides gentle extension also addresses chronic oedema (b) Static progressive (also known as a ‘belly gutter’) splint. This simple finger gutter splint has a ‘belly’ underneath the PIP joint. It is usually put on half an hour before bed with a gentle tension on the central strap. This provides a progressive and controlled end-range stretch into extension overnight (c) A commercial dynamic (spring) finger-based PIP extension splint. This splint is only suitable for contractures of less than 40° and does permit active flexion Source: Hand and finger injuries, Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Volume 1, 5e Citation: Brukner P, Clarsen B, Cook J, Cools A, Crossley K, Hutchinson M, McCrory P, Bahr R, Khan K. Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Volume 1, 5e; 2017 Available at: Accessed: January 02, 2018 Copyright © 2018 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved
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