Does dynamic extension splinting or early active motion provide better outcomes post extensor pollicis longus repair? A systematic review

Claire Brent, Nico Magni, Richard Ellis, TBI Health, New Zealand, AUT Active Living and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Health and Rehabilitation Institute, School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions Research Group, Health and Rehabilitation Institute, School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Hand Therapy

Published online on September 09, 2025

Abstract

Hand Therapy, Volume 31, Issue 2, Page 77-89, June 2026.
IntroductionLimited research exists on the post-operative treatment of extensor pollicis longus (EPL) repair (tendon transfer and direct repair). Early active motion (EAM) and dynamic extension splinting (DES) are becoming more common compared to static ...