Splinting

Question 1

Static splint

Answer 1

No moving parts and immobilized joint

Question 2

Dynamic splint

Answer 2

Elastic or spring component that individual moves to increase PROM, assist weak motions or substitute for lost ROM

Question 3

Serial static splint

Answer 3

Static splint or use of casting material to address changes in joint motion

Question 4

Static progressive splint

Answer 4

Includes static adjustment part that allows change sin tension or angle to increase motion (turnbuckle or strap)

Question 5

Resting hand splint

Answer 5

Wrist 20-30 extension
MCP 45-60 flexion
IP 15 flexion “slight flexion”
Thumb AB

Question 6

Intrinsic plus splint

Answer 6

Wrist 20-30 extension
MCP flexion
IP extension
Thumb palmar AB

Question 7

OTA and splinting process

Answer 7

Experienced OTA can fabricate static splints and assist with dynamic splints

Question 8

Flail arm splint

Answer 8

Brachial plexus for positioning

Question 9

Radial nerve splint

Answer 9

Radial nerve injury to assist with partial wrist motion and finger extension

Question 10

Opponens splint

Answer 10

Median nerve injury to hold thumb in opposition during functional activity

Question 11

Thenar webspacer

Answer 11

Median nerve injury to prevent thumb AD contracture

Question 12

Anti-claw splint

Answer 12

Ulnar nerve injury to position 4-5 MCP in flexion and preventing clawing

Question 13

Tenodesis splint

Answer 13

C6-C7 to facilitate grasp and release

Question 14

How is wrist splinted for carpal tunnel

Answer 14

In neutral to decrease carpal canal pressure

Question 15

How is elbow positioned for cubital tunnel syndrome

Answer 15

30 degrees flexion

Question 16

Dequervains splint

Answer 16

Thumb splint that inckuded wrist with IP free to place first dorsal component (APB and EPB)at rest

Question 17

Hand-based thumb splint

Answer 17

CMC arthritis to place CMC joint of thumb at rest until inflammation decreases

Question 18

Ulnar drift splint

Answer 18

Realigns the MCP joints of digits 2-5 to prevent arthritic changes

Question 19

Flexor tendon injury spllint

Answer 19

Dorsal blocking to allow for early controlled mobilization while wearing splint

Question 20

Swan neck and boutonniere splints

Answer 20

Silver rings for 6 weeks continuously

Question 21

Flaccidity splint

Answer 21

Resting hand splint to hold hand in position of function until muscle return occurs

Question 22

Spasticity splint

Answer 22

Prevent joint contracture