How to relieve thumb joint contracture

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Joint contracture is a typical symptom of congenital joint contracture, which can be caused by multiple births, oligohydramnios and other factors. It usually needs surgery and physical way to relieve. Let's see how the thumb joint contracture is relieved.

How to relieve thumb joint contracture

First, there are indications for early orthopedic surgery and physical therapy. The contracture of the joint can be relieved within a few months after birth. Orthopedic treatment is helpful. Although surgery is needed to restore the joint angle in the later stage, it rarely improves the ability of movement.

Secondly, the goal of treatment is to increase the range of motion of the affected joints, so that children can walk independently or assist, and improve the operation ability of upper limbs and hands as much as possible.

In the end, muscle weakness can be used to improve muscle function and balance. But its effect is worse than that of poliomyelitis surgery.

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The timing of operation depends on the nature, degree and age of each patient. If the disease affects the children's large joints, surgery is needed for treatment, and it is best for children to have surgery in three months.