Elbow splint/Resting hand splint

• purpose of splinting

  • immobilize
  • position in functional alignment
  • hinder deformity
• benefit of custom splinting


  fits client precisely
• poor splint construction can lead to


  impaired function
• most important factor in custom splint construction is...


  fit (pay special attention to maintaining arches and smooth edges)
• when short on time...


  use pre-mold or prefabricated splint
• when fabricating a resting hand splint...


  you must clear the thenar eminence
• when splinting a neuromuscular condition...


  a resting hand splint is most likely to provide a greater degree of support for the hand