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* Pain relief –acute or chronic, i.e.- | * Pain relief –acute or chronic, i.e.- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome. | ||
* Support/Position during function, i.e.- nerve palsy | * Support/Position during function, i.e.- nerve palsy. | ||
* Protection/Immobilisation, i.e.- post open reduction internal fixation | * Protection/Immobilisation, i.e.- post open reduction internal fixation. | ||
* Prevention/Correction of deformity, i.e.- rheumatoid arthritis | * Prevention/Correction of deformity, i.e.- rheumatoid arthritis. | ||
* Edema control, i.e.- rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis | * Edema control, i.e.- rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis. | ||
* Maintenance/Restoration of range of motion, i.e.- tendon repair | * Maintenance/Restoration of range of motion, i.e.- tendon repair. | ||
* Scar remodeling, i.e.- burns | * Scar remodeling, i.e.- burns. | ||
== Different Types of Splints == | == Different Types of Splints == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
A splint is a rigid or flexible device that maintains in position a displaced or movable part, also used to keep in place and protect an injured part[1] to support healing, and to prevent further damage[2].
Purpose of Splinting[edit | edit source]
- Pain relief –acute or chronic, i.e.- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Support/Position during function, i.e.- nerve palsy.
- Protection/Immobilisation, i.e.- post open reduction internal fixation.
- Prevention/Correction of deformity, i.e.- rheumatoid arthritis.
- Edema control, i.e.- rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis.
- Maintenance/Restoration of range of motion, i.e.- tendon repair.
- Scar remodeling, i.e.- burns.
Different Types of Splints[edit | edit source]
Splints for upper limbs[3]
| Region | Type of splint |
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| Ulnar side of hand | Ulnar gutter splint |
| Radial side of hand | Radial gutter splint |
| Thumb, first metacarpal, and carpal bones | Thumb spica splint |
| Finger injuries |
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| Wrist/hand |
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| Forearm | Single sugar-tong splint |
| Elbow, proximal forearm, and skeletally immature wrist injuries |
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ VanBlarcom CW, editor. The glossary of prosthodontic terms. Mosby; 1999.
- ↑ Althoff AD, Reeves RA. Splinting. StatPearls [Internet]. 2020 May 24.
- ↑ Boyd AS, Benjamin HJ, Asplund CA. Splints and casts: indications and methods. American family physician. 2009 Sep 1;80(5):491-9.
