Three-dimensional printed customised adjustable mallet finger splint: a cheap, effective and comfortable alternative
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Author(s)
Papavasiliou, Theodora
Shah, Rushabh
Chatzimichail, Stelios
Uppal, Lauren
Chan, Jeffrey
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Mallet finger deformity is a common and debilitating injury of the fingertip, accounting for 10% of all tendon and ligament injuries. It involves a disruption of the terminal extensor mechanism of the distal phalanx. Patients can experience significant pain and swelling of the fingertip and have significant morbidity without treatment. Nonoperative treatment using joint immobilization with splints is the mainstay of management. Traditionally, prefabricated and thermoplastic splints have been utilized; however, issues with comfort and skin complications such as maceration can lead to patient noncompliance and eventually, poor outcomes. To address this, we demonstrate our experience with the design, manufacture, and application of individualized 3D printed mallet finger splints. The splints were found to provide advantages akin to traditional thermoplastic splints, with the addition of being low cost, easy to manufacture, and environmentally friendly.
Date Acceptance
2021-01-26
Citation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 9 (3)
ISSN
2169-7574
Publisher
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Journal / Book Title
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
Volume
9
Issue
3
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