UE Orthotics Flashcards
which population is a resting hand splint good for?
C5-C6 SCI (no hand function)
helps prep for tenodesis
What hand function/movement do you want to focus on for SCI?
thumb opposition
hand position in resting hand splint
30 deg extension
thumb abduction and opposition
MCP, PIP, DIP slight flexion
hand position for pan splint
10-20 deg ext
MCP, PIP, DIP slight flexion
thumb opposition (more extension)
which population is a pan splint good for?
brain injury
which population is a short opponens splint good for?
C6 SCI
which splint puts the thumb in optimal position for tenodesis grip?
short opponens splint
hand position in short opponens splint
thumb flex, opposed, abducted (pinch)
splint wraps to ulnar side
a pt must have ______ function to use a universal cuff
wrist extension
which population is a universal cuff splint good for?
C6 SCI
main purpose of wrist driven orthotic
position thumb, index, and middle finger in proper posture for tip-to-tip pinch
which population is a wrist/hand orthotic with utensil insert good for?
C5-C6 SCI (no wrist extensors but have shoulder movement)
goal of a wrist cock-up splint
support wrist in a neutral position during functional activities so can use fingers better
also adjunct during neuro re-ed
what is a right angle used for?
used with a universal cuff
grip utensils for pts that don’t have good pron/sup or dynamic wrist movement
which brace is good for wrist drop?
wrist stabilization brace (keeps wrist in neutral)
which brace can help with minor joint pain, nerve pain, or optimal positioning?
wrist stabilization brace
instructions for assessing skin
don for 60 mins and assess for redness lasting longer than 15-20 mins
