The “skier’s thumb” is an attack on the internal lateral ligament of the thumb. This usually occurs during a sudden spread of the thumb outwards. In winter sports, this lesion is particularly frequent: during a fall, if the thumb gets stuck in the snow and the rest of the body continues when the thumb gets […]
Sensitive rehabilitation
During a nerve repair, our brains have to adapt and reorganize in order to regain functional sensitivity. Sensitive reeducation makes it possible to understand, help, and accelerate this phenomenon. A protocol was set up by Brigitta ROSÉN, and her team, from the hand reeducation service of Malmö (Sweden). We have translated and adapted it in […]
Flexor tendon rehabilitation: The Manchester Short Splint
The Duran and Kleinert protocols no longer show any particular evolution in the management of lesions of the flexor tendons in zone II. Early active mobilization (MAP) is still rarely used in hand therapy centers while current surgical techniques offer sutures with suitable mechanical resistance. The Manchester Short Splint marks a turning point in the […]
After surgery
This articles highlights some relevant information useful for the days following surgery.
Informed consent
All practitioners must inform the patient to obtain their consent for the care they will be offered.
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