+ Static hand splints * Dynamic hand splintsBe STATIC SPLINTS
INTRODUCTION
Since the advent of Low Temperature Themeplastics (LTP), the indications
for splint eatment have broadened significantly, both in terms of diversity and
Frequency
‘The following are some tase principles, which should Help tbe reer make the
righ choice of olin fe given prescription
Static hand splint ae ofen wed preventively wo suppom noma anatomical band
ches, These are rest splints which are normally fied volar thereby offering
pleasant resting confor.
Immobilization spits to replace plaster casts ar est made eircumpherencialy
‘The advantage ofa splints tha iis ease to put om and takeoff, ands mach more
pleasant to wear
Static conestive splint are particularly suitable to assist the growth of shortens
Asses (muscles, skin), to make joins move feely again, This typeof splint could
iso be applied sicumpherenisly, in which case fequentadjsiments may be
nocd (eri splints). This is why they ate often made dorsally (a the ease of
Axio cotractices) and prose with trations
Stic splints oe wo prescribed fo sible ceviin joints, Since functional
splints ar intended to enhance band function, they should not intesere with skin
sesshivy, The choice is then for Iatersl conection spins witha ite material
‘olay as posible
Lateral splits, ikewise, have goo leverage action, and ate heefore readily ase
tw overcome song fares suchas in spasticity
“The ideas in this pin book ae he fst of years of experience on the par ofthe
Ort Induses paramesical tam, and have alteady shows thee effectiveness in
Geom of ptt wore te world
“The book is compiled in such a way that itis gives a descition ofthe objctves
and the possible indications. These, ofcourse, are not binding but give a ekar
Picture of what the purpose of the splints
This followed by an ilstation, which scoring to experience, shows the most
advantageous starting positon
“The patter i drawn on a scale model based on the hand projection. Skin folds
shouldbe taken into aecoun wen copying the patterns to ata size.
The working technique is described as we like to carry it out at Orit Indust,
ough this des not prevent anyone from using their own prefered techniques,
whieh is perl feasible wth any ofthe Ort Industries splitting materia,
‘We wish you lo of “pining fn, and aap covery tal patientsLONG THUMB SPLINT
CERVICAL COLLAR2. CONICAL REST SPLINTSO ————
3. RHEUMATOID REST SPLINT— SS “7
4. WRIST IMMOBILIZATION
SPLINT
c4, WRIST IMMOBILIZATION SPLINT.
With slightly or non sticky materials,
All"moa shy” (NS) ORFTT Innis pods— = —
5. WRIST AND THUMB - IM-
MOBILIZATION SPLINT6. LONG THUMB SPLINT7. THUMB STABILIZATION
SPLINT8. ULNAR DRIFT SPLINT9. DORSAL COCK-UP SPLINTORFIT 10. TONE REDUCING SPLINT
FOR LONG FLEXOR
MUSCLESeae 11. TONE REDUCING SPLINT
FOR INTRINSIC HAND
MUSCLESNSION SPLINT
12. ELBOW EXTE!14. TENNIS ELBOW TENSION
RING15. CERVICAL COLLAR—
ORFIT 16. DORSAL DROPFOOT SPLINT
Objective: ning ofthe fot in bedridden
Indications:
rte poeee)
ats )DROPFOOT SPLINT
17. FUNCTIONALa
DYNAMIC HAND SPLINT!
INTRODUCTION
Dynamic spins are characterised by their mobility and thie energy which is