0 - 1 week:
Immobilization is a Gutter splint , holding the PIP joint in full extension.
1 week:
Active Range of Motion is initiated 15 min/hr.
The Gutter splint is continued between exercises as needed.
4 weeks:
Passive Range of Motion exercises are initiated.
Taping and/or Dynamic splinting may be initiated as needed.
The Gutter splint may be gradually decreased and then discontinued altogether if no extensor lag is present.