Orthosis also called splint is a device which is commonly used in the treatment for hand injuries.
Radial gutter splint pattern.
This trick of the trade in splint application demonstrates application of the radial gutter splint.
Ortho glass as shown to radial aspect of forearm splint runs from radial forearm to beyond dip of index finger with thumb free wrist should be placed in slight extension approximately 20 and mcp should be flexed 70 90 degrees with the dip and pip in slight flexion 1.
Apply padding and splint material e g.
Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
This splint is used to immobilize fractures of the 2nd.
Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist.
Dip extension splint used for distal finger injuries for protection and support percutaneous pinning at distal finger dip hyperextension splint mallet fingers ulnar radial gutter splint used for fractures of the hand.
Hand therapists utilize thermoplastic splints to.
Radial gutter splints are made from the same hard material that is used for ulnar gutter splints.
The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries.
Splinting common static splints tip protector splint used for distal finger injuries for protection and support.
Immobilize align or protect the affected joints to promote proper healing.
Stretch shortened soft tissue ligament tendon or scar tissue to reduce stiffness or tightness.