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06/02/2010 12:31
patandpaula 
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06/02/2010 12:31
patandpaula
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Stupid Question
I know this sounds stupid, but could anyone please tell me how to measure how many degrees a finger is contracted?
Thanks for any help.
Paula
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06/02/2010 13:12
wach  Administrator
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06/02/2010 13:12
wach Administrator
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Measuring extension deficit
Paula,
by no means a stupid question! Actually even doctors have difficulties measuring the angles and two any doctors will measure different extension deficits ... The good news is a few degrees difference won't matter. Maybe below link will help understanding definition and measurement:
http://www.dupuytrenfoundation.org/Classification
Wolfgang
Edited 06/02/10 16:13
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06/03/2010 02:21
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06/03/2010 02:21
LubaM.
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Re: Stupid Question
To measure extension my hand therapist uses a
"Baseline HiRes 360 Degree 6" Clear Plastic Goniometer"
You can google this and find them online for about $10 plus shipping. I am currently doing hand therapy after my NA procedure, and plan to buy one when I am done with therapy so that I can monitor the degree of contracture of my PIP joint....for my own curiosity.
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06/03/2010 10:19
brianbnot registered
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06/03/2010 10:19
brianbnot registered
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Re: Stupid Question
Wolfgang thanks for all the valuable info....too bad..all those great minds..caanot find a cure..
Very interesting ..re benifits of splintting after N.A.... Had N. A. 18 months ago..still wear night splint and finger is still perfect.
As I have suggested several times in the past...after N.A. wear the SPLINT !
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06/03/2010 12:02
patandpaula
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06/03/2010 12:02
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Re: Stupid Question
Thanks Wach and Luba,
I will definitely check both links out!
Paula
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06/03/2010 14:26
LubaM.
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06/03/2010 14:26
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Re: E-Z splint
Another good source for an easy reasy-made splint:
http://www.ezywrap.com/p-856-finger-splint.aspx
This is the splint that Dr. Eaton gave me right after my recent NA on the PIP joint small finger. Its not as good as having a custom made one, but I think a good substitute for those who have no access to a custom made splint...check it out.
Edited 06/03/10 17:30
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06/03/2010 20:26
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06/03/2010 20:26
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Re: Stupid Question
My fingers are not where I have had contracture, at least not yet. I haven't seen a ready-made splint that looks like it would stretch across the palm from pinky to thumb and including pinky and thumb. Mostly they look like they would stretch/splint the fingers but not the palm very much.
Any suggestions for ready-made ones for me to look at?
Thanks,
Flora
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