Bone fractures, nerve injuries and tendon injuries are conditions frequently requiring splint treatment as a part of rehabilitation management.
The hand and fingers often need a period of immobilization after injury to allow the tissues to heal properly. There are various therapeutic goals in hand splinting, from immobilization to functional improvement.
Motion Certified Hand Therapists are experts at creating (or making) customized braces for the upper extremities, commonly called splints. Splints are made directly on the affected joint for a perfect fit.
Splinting or orthotic fabrication is creating low-temperature thermoplastic braces usually for the hand but can also be for the elbow or the shoulder. Splints can be static and prefabricated to hold a joint immobilized or dynamic which allows stability with motion like a hinged brace that can be set for a specific range of motion.