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Design of splints based on the NiTi alloy for the correction of joint deformities in the fingers |
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| Authors: | Sergio Puértolas José M Pérez-García Luis Gracia José Cegoñino Elena Ibarz José A Puértolas Antonio Herrera |
| Institution: | 1.Department of Mechanical Engineering,University of Zaragoza,Zaragoza,Spain;2.Department of Surgery,University of Zaragoza,Zaragoza,Spain;3.Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology,Miguel Servet University Hospital,Zaragoza,Spain;4.Aragon Health Sciences Institute,Zaragoza,Spain;5.Department of Science and Technology of Materials,University of Zaragoza,Zaragoza,Spain |
| Abstract: | BackgroundThe proximal interphalange joint (PIP) is fundamental for the functional nature of the hand. The contracture in flexion of the PIP, secondary to traumatisms or illnesses leads to an important functional loss. The use of correcting splints is the common procedure for treating this problem. Its functioning is based on the application of a small load and a prolonged stress which can be dynamic, static progressive or static serial. |
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