upper extremity orthoses

Question 1

what is the wrist typically in

Answer 1

30° wrist extension

Question 2

how is the thumb resting in the resting hand splint

Answer 2

palmar abduction and opposition

Question 3

how is the MCPS, PIPS, and DIPS in during a resting hand splint

Answer 3

slight flexion

Question 4

what is the typical wear time for a resting hand splint

Answer 4

8pm-8am

Question 5

what is the wrist held in for the Pan splint

Answer 5

10-20° of extension

Question 6

how is the MCPS, PIPsand Dips and thumb resting in the pan splint

Answer 6

MCPs, PIPs, and DIPs in slight flexion
thumb in abduction

Question 7

what splint is used for optimal positioning of the thumb for tendodesis grasp

Answer 7

short opponents (tip to tip to pinch)

Question 8

how is the short opponents splint wrapped

Answer 8

around the thumb , across the palm , and up the ulnar side of the hand

Question 9

what is required for the universal cuff

Answer 9

need wrist extensors

Question 10

how should compression gloves be donned

Answer 10

turned inside out prior to donning

Question 11

what does a pateint have and not have using a wrist /hand orthotic with utensil insert

Answer 11

good wrist flexors but not extensors

Question 12

who is the Wrist/Hand Orthotic with Utensil Insert cold for

Answer 12

C5-C6 SCI patients