static splints

Question 1

purpose of static splints

Answer 1

immob or support

minimize deformity and contractures

allow attachment of AD

block a segment

Question 2

what is a c-bar

Answer 2

pos hand in C for functional pos

Question 3

what is a connector bar

Answer 3

connects diff parts of a splint or other splints

Question 4

what is a cross bar

Answer 4

connects opposing sides of a splint

Question 5

what is a cuff or strap

Answer 5

secures splint - snugg fit

PT can adjust

weakest part of splint

Question 6

what is a deviation bar

Answer 6

deviates ex to correct

ulnar drift, zigzag

Question 7

what is a pan and thumb through

Answer 7

to pos fingers in functional pos

pan - 2-5
thumb - thumb

Question 8

what is a forearm through

Answer 8

can be dorsal or volar

supports FA

Question 9

what is are anatomical bars

Answer 9

gives supp to anatomical landmarks

basta kung san sha yan yung name

Question 10

what is a thumb post

Answer 10

rigid and supp thumb; prevents hyper extension

DQV

Question 11

what is are blocks

Answer 11

di sila nakadikit - prevents further motion

provides elevation
prevents contracture

Question 12

discuss DIP finger orthosis

Answer 12

can be
- static or dynamic
- volar or dorsal
- joint crossed: DIP

static volar DIP ext splint

Question 13

discuss PIP finger orthosis

Answer 13

static 3 point - ring orthosis

boutonniere - 2 loops at volar
swan neck - 2 loops at dorsal

Question 14

discuss hand orthosis

Answer 14

MCP region - ulnar drift

static dorsal hand orthosis c an MP block

Question 15

discuss universal cuff

Answer 15

attachement for spoons ganun

Question 16

discuss wrist cock-up splint

Answer 16

maintains wrist in neutral or mildly extended

immob wrist while allowing full MCP flexion and thumb mobility

Question 17

contraindications for wrist cock up splint

Answer 17

active MCP synovitis

joint inflammation resulting to volar subluxation and ulnar dev

Question 18

disadvantages for wrist cock up splint

Answer 18

interferes c tactile sensibility of palmar surface of hand

dorsal strap can impede lymphatic flow

Question 19

discuss dorsal wrist cock up splint

Answer 19

dorsal support

stronger supp of wrist and frees up palm for sensory input

distributes pressure over larger dorsal wrist surface area

better for edematous hand

Question 20

discuss resting hand splint

Answer 20

immob to reduce sx - spastic pt

pos in functional alignment

retards further deformity

Question 21

discuss thumb spica splint

Answer 21

help stab thumb - thumb post and opponens bar

DQV

Question 22

discuss antispasticity splints

Answer 22

also for burns

volar or dorsal based platform

finger spreader - prevents adduction contracture in burns pt

Question 23

discuss airplane splints

Answer 23

for pedia and shoulder or thoracic burns