Upper Limb Splinting

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.