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Conditions
Hand Stiffness
Category:
Diagnosis:
Description:
Predictors:
Hand-Fingers
Hand Stiffness
Reduced range after injury/immobilization or arthritis.
Limited flexion/extension; capsular tightness; tendon adhesions possible.
Non-Operative
Therapy:
Light Activities:
Moderate Activities:
Hand therapy; heat; stretching; edema control; splinting.
4–8 weeks
8–16 weeks
Surgery
Surgery Probability:
Low
Indications:
Recovery to Light Activities:
Recovery to Moderate Activities:
Sucess Rates:
Complication Rates:
Release procedures for resistant contractures.
N/A
Procedure‑dependent
Variable
8–16 weeks
Predictors:
Variable
Scar/adhesion risks
Helpful Devices
Therapy Putty
Heated Hand Pack
Edema Gloves
Dynamic Finger Extension Splint
Massage Tool
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