[AOP220] Fundamental Concepts and Principles in Splinting

"A rigid or flexible material (as wood, metal, plaster, fabric, or adhesive tape) used to protect, immobilize, or restrict motion in a part."

• In static splints,  OTs follow the 23:1 rule; 23 hours of wearing and 1 hour of wearing off, and an hour is usually allotted for exercise and cleaning or hygiene purposes. Nighttime may be best for wearing static splints designed for a range of motion, however, resting splints are also preferred to be worn at night time to prevent them from sleeping in positions that may damage the hand and to prevent nerve compression. 

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  FIRST statement is TRUE, SECOND statement is FALSE

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• An orthopedic device for immobilization, restraint, or support of any part of the body. A temporary device that is part of a treatment program.

The primary health care that provides/ prescribes splints would be a ____________________.

Located on the medial aspect (the little finger side) of the forearm. This is where the olecranon process is observed.

• Radius

• Ulna

Carpal Bones (Proximal Row: Lateral to Medial Aspect)

Answer explanation

"Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle"

Carpal Bones (Distal Row: Lateral to Medial)

Answer explanation

"Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle"

This is the most commonly fractured bone in the carpal area of the hand.

Muscles on the thenar eminence contribute to thumb opposition, which functionally allows for grasp and prehension patterns. The thumb frequently acts alone such as when pressing objects and playing instruments, this is why without the thumb, the hand is virtually nonfunctional.

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Answer explanation

• Muscles on the thenar eminence contribute to thumb opposition, which functionally allows for grasp and prehension patterns.

• The thumb seldom acts alone except when pressing objects and playing instruments.

• However, without a thumb the hand is virtually nonfunctional. Whereas, the muscles on the hypothenar eminence assist in rotating the fifth digit  during the grasp.

This is the most commonly dislocated bone in the carpal area of the hand.