SPLINTING 105 - SPLINTS ACTING ON THE WRIST

Course overview

* Discuss diagnostic indications for wrist immobilization splints * Identify reasons to serial splint with a wrist immobilization splint * Identify major features of wrist immobilization splints * Understand the fabrication process for a volar or dorsal wrist splint * Relate hints for a proper fit to a wrist immobilization splint * Review precautions for wrist immobilization splinting * Use clinical reasoning to evaluate a problematic wrist immobilization splint * Use clinical reasoning to evaluate a fabricated wrist immobilization splint * Apply knowledge about the application of wrist immobilization splints to a case study * Understand the importance of evidenced-based practice with wrist splint provision * Describe the appropriate use of prefabricated wrist splints