Splint Patterns/Application/Biomechanics

Question 1

4 details for Splint Patters

Answer 1

Trace on thermoplast (slightly bigger so you can cut away lines)
When cold use a utility knife on thermoplast.
When warm use scissors: long smooth strokes.
Heat: 30 seconds- 2 minutes if temp is correct. (working time is 1-5 minutes)

Question 2

6 Steps to Application

Answer 2

1. Position patient then heat material.
2. Dry material.
3. Handle material gently.
4. Maintain arches.
5. Use skin creases as boundaries (distal palmar and thenar creases)
6. Assure 2/3 length of forearm & 1/2 width of forearm.

Question 3

Pressure Distribution

Answer 3

Increase length & width = decrease pressure

Question 4

Force Distribution

Answer 4

Width of trough 1/2 circumference & 2/3 length.

Allow for motion of un-involved parts.