Effects of Wrist Hand Orthoses on Cerebral Palsy Children with Adduction of Thumb
- VernacularTitle:腕手矫形器治疗脑瘫患儿拇指内收初探
- Author:
Xiaojie LI
;
Zhihai LV
;
Liping WANG
;
Renjie SHI
;
Shiling ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, thumb adduction, wrist hand orthoses, passive range of motion (PROM), Fine Motor Function Measure Scale (FMFM)
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(3):243-244
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of wrist hand orthoses on cerebral palsy children with adduction of thumb. MethodsChildren with spastic hemiplegia were divided into experimental group （14 cases) and control group （15 cases）. Children in the both groups received routine rehabilitation for 3 months. Children in experimental group wore wrist hand orthoses 4～8 h/d in addition. ResultsThe passive range of motion (PROM) and scores of Fine Motor Function Measure Scale (FMFM) significantly increased in both groups after treatment. The PROM and FMFM scores in experimental groups increased more than those in the control group after treatment （P＜0.05).ConclusionWrist hand orthoses can improve the passive adduction angle of carpometacarpal joints of thumb and the fine motor function in spastic hemiplegia children after cerebral palsy.
