To determine the efficacy of Metatarsal Dynasplint Sytem (MTP) in reducing contracture of hallux limitus secondary to Bunionectomy, in a longitudinal, controlled trial.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Dynamic Splinting utilizes the protocols of Low-Load, Prolonged-Duration Stretch (LLPS) with calibrated, adjustable tension to increase the Total End Range Time (TERT) to reduce contracture. This unit is work for 60 minutes three times per day.
Dynamic Splinting utilizes the protocols of Low-Load, Prolonged-Duration Stretch (LLPS) with calibrated, adjustable tension to increase the Total End Range Time (TERT) to reduce contracture. This unit is work for 60 minutes three times per day.
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Brown Hand Center and Achilles Foot & Ankle Specialist
Henderson, Nevada, United States
Advanced Diagnostic Foot and Ankle Specialist of Cy-Fair
Houston, Texas, United States
A Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
ANOVA will be performed to measure different in category, pain, duration to full restoration of active range of motion(AROM).
Time frame: 12 months
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