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Upper Limb Splinting

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    Upper Limb Splinting

    Upper Limb Splinting or custom splints can protect joints and soft tissues, promoting the healing process of these parts. Splints are needed to support and enhance functions when mobility is restricted due to an injury or deformity. It is a type of intervention treatment in which a piece of material either supports or limits the mobility of the upper limb, elbow, shoulder, arm, or entire hand.

    Possible Causes

    Possible causes to seek upper limb splinting treatment are joint conditions, paralyzed hands or neurological impairment, acquired deformities of the arm or the hand, traumatic conditions, and nerve and soft tissue conditions.

    Risk Factor

    There are risk factors associated with upper limb splinting.

    Sign & Symptoms

    People suffering from the following conditions can seek upper limb splint treatment.

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Paralysis
    • Neurological conditions
    • Nerves and soft tissue problems:
      • Claw hands
      • Wrist drop
      • Elbow tendinitis
      • Trigger finger
      • Wrist tendinitis
      • Carpel tunnel syndrome
      • Peripheral neuropathies
    • Rehabilitation after:
    • Burns
    • Fractures
    • Tendon lacerations
    • Finger amputations
    • Injuries

    Diagnosis

    Your physiotherapist can evaluate your conditions based on your medical history and physical examination.

    Treatment Options at 7DMC

    At the Department of Occupational Therapy of 7DMC, our skilled occupational therapists will create a personalized program after the systematic evaluation of the patient. It is essential because, accordingly, the intervention treatment can be curated. It involves the custom fabrication of splints. Our learned therapists train patients on how to use the splint to ensure optimal recovery while taking good care of the splint. It is also essential to understand that upper limb splinting is part of a comprehensive treatment plan and not the sole intervention.

    FAQs

    Frequently asked questions

    • Minimizing pain
    • Enhance the function of the limb
    • Provide stability and support to joint or a set of joints
    • To help move the affected side or increase the movement
    • To diminish muscle stiffness and tightness
    • Help maintain hygiene
    • Lessen the chance of a long-term deformity
    • To better movement patterns or alignment

    Splints are of different types depending on the material used to make the splints. These are:

    Lycra – Elastic or dynamic materials are used for making this splint.

    Thermoplastic – It is durable and strong plastic, heated in hot water to enhance malleability. The support offered by this type is the highest.

    Neoprene It is a splint made from soft and thick material that can be cut, stretched, and sewn. Sometimes, this type is reinforced with plastic for additional support. The splint type is known for flexibility.

    The first step is for the occupational therapist to understand if the patient needs a splint or not.

    • It involves carrying out an initial assessment. It will include evaluating the ability and difficulty levels of the patient.
    • Measuring the posture and body parts.
    • Discussing the fit and the use.
    • Our therapist might involve an orthodontist too during the assessment.

    Our expert therapists collaborate with the patient, family, and physician to work out the most optimized Upper Limb Splinting plan. 

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