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A spica splint is a type of orthopedic splint used to immobilize the thumb and/or wrist while allowing the other digits freedom to move. It is used to provide support for thumb injuries (ligament instability, sprain or muscle strain), gamekeeper's thumb, osteoarthritis, de Quervain's syndrome or fractures of the scaphoid, lunate, or first metacarpal. [1]
The splint acts to immobilize flexing of the joint. Surgery generally does not improve outcomes. [2] It may be required if the finger cannot be straightened by pushing on it or the break has pulled off more than 30% of the joint surface. [2] Surgery may be preferred over the use of a splint if a child is non-compliant. [5]
A wrist brace is a supportive garment worn around the wrist to reinforce and protect it against strains and sprains during strong use, or as a splint to help healing. [1] Wrist braces are common accessories in injury rehabilitation processes involving the wrist. [2] They immobilize the joint and provide heat and compression to the wrist bones ...
Illustration of an Ankle Stirrup Splint Finger splint. Ankle stirrup – Used for the ankles. [2] Finger splints – Used for the fingers. A "mallet" or baseball finger is a rupture of the extensor tendon and sometimes including a fracture. While surgery may be necessary such an injury may heal if placed in a finger splint. [3] Nasal splint [4]
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Prefabricated splints may be used but the fit may not be precise enough for all individuals. In this case, a custom fit splint is required. [16] A OT will fabricate a custom-fit splint by molding thermoplastic material unique to the client's hand, wrist and forearm. [citation needed]
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