Splints

Question 1

Resting Pan Orthosis

Answer 1

• Keeps joints straight and prevents morning stiffness
• Provides support along the volar surface of the fingers, hand, wrist and forearm
• The hand and finger “pan” keeps the fingers separated and still (like Rob’s resting hand splint)
• Used for conditions such as arthritis (JRA or RA), chronic pain, and hemiparesis

Question 2

Wrist Cock-Up

Answer 2

• Provides extra stability for the wrist

Question 3

Neoprene Thumb Loop Splint

Answer 3

• Helps reduce spasticity and enable an optimal position to pick up and hold toys

Question 4

Ulnar Deviation Orthosis

Answer 4

• Prevents drift of the metacarpophalangeal joints toward the small finger (“ulnar drift”)
• Uses finger separators to position fingers in alignment at the MCP joints
• Most common in cases of rheumatoid arthritis

Question 5

Wrist Extension Splint

Answer 5

• Used to prevent wrist drop
• Functional splint
• Positions wrist at 45 degrees of extension during day

Question 6

Restriction Splint

Answer 6

• Limits range of motion but does NOT fully restrict movement

Question 7

Immobilization Splint

Answer 7

• Fully restricts movement of a joint or bone
• Designed to encourage rest and reduce pain and inflammation
• Example: Splinting for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Question 8

Mobilization Splint

Answer 8

• Designed to INCREASE range of motion OR restore/augment function