[Treatment of contracture of the finger joints by capsulectomy and spring-splints]. / Ujj-ízületek contracturájának kezelése capsulektomiával és rugós sínnel

The treatment performed in 84 cases of contracted PIP articulations is reported, -in 50 cases the treatment has been carried out with spring-actuated splint and in 34 cases with capsulectomy. It has been found by the authors that the results of the physico-therapeutic treatment used so-far may be still more improved, -satisfactory result has been obtained in more than the half of the author's cases. The advantages of the use of the spring-acutatd splint as against Quengel's method are emphasized. Capsulectomy performed in very serious cases resulted in improvement of the articulation motion in 50% of the cases.

The Fisk splint--description and assembly.

The Fisk splint, the usefulness and adaptability of which have stood the test of time is described. Assembly and maintenance are easy, and serious difficulties are seldom encountered. I recomment its more widespread use.

An appliance to prevent and treat microstomia from burns.

The development and use of a dynamic splint, Microstomia Prevention Appliance, is described. It is effective in preventing microstomia as a consequence of burns and is capable of enlarging a contracted mouth if used before maturation of the scar.