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Derieved from Greek expression making straight An appliance used to support, align, prevent or correct deformity of a body part or to improve the function of a movable part of body
Function
Increase range of motion (ROM) Immobilise - promote tissue healing correct / prevent contractures / deformities Assist in providing enhanced function Block unwanted movement of a joint
General Classification
Function
Static / Dynamic Assistive / Substitutive / Protective / Corrective
Duration of action
Temporary / Semi permanent / Permanent
Site of Action
Hand orthosis / Wrist Hand orthosis Forearm and Elbow Orthosis Shoulder orthosis
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
Flexion of the elbow > 90 degrees Aids in
limb elevation decreases dependent edema
PROTECTIVE Multi-strap
Figure-8 harness/clavicular brace stretch across the chest retract scapulae restrict motion allow for tissue healing
Multi-strap
Special shoulder immobiliser
Corrective
Shoulder Abductor Orthosis Airplane Splint
After shoulder surgery
rotator cuff rupture, injury of the shoulder -arm regions acromioplasty,
Elbow orthosis
Protective
Static or dynamic splints Bands Braces
Corrective
Turnbuckle Elbow orthosis
Assistive
Dynamic cock up splint Flexion / extension outrigger splints
Corrective
Static splints Flexion / extension outrigger splints
Hand Orthosis
Protective Assistive static / dynamic
Corrective
Summary
Defintion and function of a splint Nomenclature Types of splints
Site of action Type of function
Protective / substitutive Assistive / corrective Dynamic / static