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Finger joint motion self evaluation. Self-check effectiveness of hand exercises.
Examination and self-evaluation of finger joint motion can be performed by with paper strips. This simple method of goniometry can be used to check the status or progress of joint motion in hand conditions which result in loss of motion of the hand fingers: osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, joint stiffness due to intraarticular fractures, infections. The technique involves drawing of joint angles. Valdas Macionis, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Vilnius, Lithuania.
References
1. Macionis V. A technique for graphical recording of range of motion using an improvised paper goniometer. Journal of Hand Therapy. 2011;24(4):374-7.
2. Macionis V. Is diagrammatic goniometry feasible for finger ROM evaluation and self-evaluation? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2013;471(6):1894-903. Open access at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3706675/pdf/11999_20...
3. Macionis V. Reliability of the standard goniometry and diagrammatic recording of finger joint angles: a comparative study with healthy subjects and non-professional raters. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2013;14:17. Open access at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3557198/pdf/1471-247...
4. Macionis V. Self-regulated frequent power pinch exercises: a non-orthotic technique for the treatment of old mallet deformity. Journal of Hand Therapy. 2015;28(4):433-6.
Finger joint motion self evaluation. Self-check effectiveness of hand exercises.
Examination and self-evaluation of finger joint motion can be performed by with paper strips. This simple method of goniometry can be used to check the status or progress of joint motion in hand conditions which result in loss of motion of the hand fingers: osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, joint stiffness due to intraarticular fractures, infections. The technique involves drawing of joint angles. Valdas Macionis, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Vilnius, Lithuania.
References
1. Macionis V. A technique for graphical recording of range of motion using an improvised paper goniometer. Journal of Hand Therapy. 2011;24(4):374-7.
2. Macionis V. Is diagrammatic goniometry feasible for finger ROM evaluation and self-evaluation? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2013;471(6):1894-903. Open access at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3706675/pdf/11999_20...
3. Macionis V. Reliability of the standard goniometry and diagrammatic recording of finger joint angles: a comparative study with healthy subjects and non-professional raters. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2013;14:17. Open access at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3557198/pdf/1471-247...
4. Macionis V. Self-regulated frequent power pinch exercises: a non-orthotic technique for the treatment of old mallet deformity. Journal of Hand Therapy. 2015;28(4):433-6.