MCP joint replacement post-op splint
Randy McFarland
Description
Collection
Title:
MCP joint replacement post-op splint
Creator:
Randy McFarland
Date:
1/19/2009
Text:
Hi List members,
The physician wants a splint that will adapt to apply gentle flexion and
extension forces to all MCP joints post surgery, so as to maintain ROM
during the post-op period. He'd like to be able to subtly apply
varus/valgus corrective forces to each joint as needed to prevent
unwanted motion restriction.
We previously used a prefabricated Swanson hand splint, but apparently
they are no longer made.
Is anyone aware of a current design that can provide the above-described
functions?
Thanks,
Randy McFarland, CPO
Fullerton, CA
The physician wants a splint that will adapt to apply gentle flexion and
extension forces to all MCP joints post surgery, so as to maintain ROM
during the post-op period. He'd like to be able to subtly apply
varus/valgus corrective forces to each joint as needed to prevent
unwanted motion restriction.
We previously used a prefabricated Swanson hand splint, but apparently
they are no longer made.
Is anyone aware of a current design that can provide the above-described
functions?
Thanks,
Randy McFarland, CPO
Fullerton, CA
Citation
Randy McFarland, “MCP joint replacement post-op splint,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229976.