Elbow orthosis to re-establish elbow extension motion

ALSANCAK S., Altinkaynak H., KINIK H. H.

Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, cilt.18, sa.4, ss.106-110, 2006 (Scopus)

Özet

This study describes a uniaxial elbow orthosis designed at Ankara University Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics as a custom-molded orthosis to improve elbow extension. Five children with post-traumatic elbow flexion contracture were treated using the static progressive elbow orthosis for a mean of 2.2 ± 0.8 months. None of the patients received any physical therapy or surgical treatment for flexion contracture. At the 18-month follow-up evaluation, the median correction was measured at 35° in active extension limitation and 15° in passive extension limitation. The findings show that the elbow orthosis is a safe and effective treatment to consider for children who present with elbow flexion contracture. © 2006 American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists.