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  • Title: A self-controllable mask with helmet to prevent self finger-mutilation in the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
    Author: Eguchi S, Tokioka T, Motoyoshi A, Wakamura S.
    Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil; 1994 Jun; 75(6):709-10. PubMed ID: 8002775.
    Abstract:
    Self-mutilation is a characteristic symptom of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. We report a newly developed orthosis for managing self-mutilation of the fingers through biting. The orthosis has a plastic mask attached to a helmet; the patient can manage the mask with one hand to stop biting fingers on the other hand. This is a report of a 6-year-old boy who was able to control finger biting by using the orthosis. Eighteen months later he has stopped biting his fingers and no longer wears the orthosis.
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