Bunnell block


Bunnell block

(bŭn′nĕl) An orthotic device used after surgical repair of flexor tendon hand injuries. It prevents flexion at joints proximal to the one being exercised during the rehabilitation regimen.

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Sterling, U.S. physician and surgeon, 1882-1957. Bunnell atraumatic techniqueBunnell block - a block of wood used to exercise stiffened joints.Bunnell dressingBunnell gutter splintBunnell hand drillBunnell knuckle-bender splintBunnell modification of Steindler flexorplastyBunnell needleBunnell outrigger splintBunnell probeBunnell pull-out wireBunnell solutionBunnell suture - a method of tenorrhaphy using a pull-out wire affixed to buttons.Bunnell tendon passerBunnell tendon transfer techniquePaul-Bunnell test - see under Paul, John Rodman