SPLINTING 107 - HAND IMMOBILIZATION SPLINTS

Course overview

* List diagnoses that benefit from resting hand splints * Describe the functional or mid-joint position of the wrist, thumb, and digits * Describe the antideformity or intrinsic-plus position of the wrist, thumb, and digits * List the purposes of a resting hand splint * Identify the components of a resting hand splint * Explain the precautions to consider when fabricating a resting hand splint * Determine a resting hand splint-wearing schedule for different diagnostic indications * Describe splint-cleaning techniques that address infection control * Apply knowledge about the application of the resting hand splint to a case study * Use clinical judgment to evaluate a fabricated resting hand splint