A survey on the outcome of serial casting as a treatment of the 4th and 5th proximal interphalangeal joint contracture among hansenities January 1990 December 1990

Date of Completion

1990

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Casts, Surgical, Leprosy, Finger Joint, Health Surveys

Abstract

To determine the outcome of serial casting as a treatment of the fourth and fifth proximal interphalangeal joint contracture in ulnar nerve clawing secondary to leprosy, we utilized patient’s charts evaluated from January 1990 to December 1990 at Tala Leprosarium. Pertinent data gathered from records and 24 patients out of 175 qualified patients in the set of criteria included. The results of the study revealed the following. 1) No difference between changes in range of motion among patients treated with paraffin wax bath and serial casting versus pure casting noted. 2) Gain in range of motion with either of the above management done for 3 months was only 5 degrees, the increase not considered significant due to other factors. 3) The average duration application of serial casting was 1-2 weeks only. 4) The application frequency of serial casting on the fourth and fifth proximal interphalangeal joints done daily. 5) No standard protocol followed in the application of serial cast of fourth and fifth proximal interphalangeal joint contracture. The prescription of the serial cast’s application based on the discretion of the physical therapy staff.

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