Splinting

Question 1

What is a resting pan splint?

Answer 1

thumb is in slight abduction and on volar surface of fingers/hand/and wrist

Question 2

Why choose an immobilization splint?

Answer 2

to protect, prevent, rest, reduce inflammation after surgery

Question 3

Why choose a restrictive splint?

Answer 3

limit ROM but dont stop joint motion

Question 4

What is the purpose of a mobilization splint?

Answer 4

increase limited ROM or restore function… may help week muscles

Question 5

What is considered a functional wrist position?

Answer 5

wrist 20-30d extension
MCP 45-60 flex
PIP/DIP 15-30flex
thumb opposition

Question 6

What is the temperature for LTT materials?

Answer 6

135-180

Question 7

Describe rigidity for splinting material?

Answer 7

stength… strong and resistant to stress.. used for larger splints for spasticity

Question 8

Why is memory important for OT?

Answer 8

allows us to reheat and reshape splint without the material stretching

Question 9

Why is drapability important? What is the difference between high and low?

Answer 9

high drapability is best b/c it conforms to arches/bony prominences (stretches well)

Low drapability is for larger splint requiring firm handling (doesnt stretch well)