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A Prospective Randomized Trial of Static-Progressive Versus Dynamic Splinting for Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Static-Progressive Splint and Dynamic Splint for Post-traumatic Stiff Elbows. Completed, enrolled 66 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Primary Question: "When splinting is used to improve motion in post-traumatic stiff elbows, is there a significant difference in gains in motion achieved between static progressive or dynamic splint approaches?" Secondary Question: "Is there a significant difference in patient compliance with static progressive versus dynamic splint use, and does this effect final ulnohumeral motion outcomes?"
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Interventions
Static progressive splinting is a well-established adjunct for restoring elbow motion. Such splints apply a static stress relaxation force to the elbow tissues, which is sequentially increased, as motion is achieved.
Dynamic splints are a popular alternative, and apply a constant prolonged force to the tissues as additional motion is achieved.