Splinting the Hand and Upper Extremity:Principles and Process

Contents


I Splinting Fundamentals

1: Splint Classification
2: Anatomical Principles
3: Tissue Healing
4: Mechanical Principles
5. Equipment and Materials
6. Process of Splinting

II Splint Fabrication

7. Immobilization Splints
8. Mobilization Splints
9. Restrictive Splints
10. Nonarticular Splints

III Optional Methods

11. Prefabricated Splints
12. Casting Techniques
13. Taping Techniques
14. Splinting with Neoprene

IV Splinting for Specific Diagnoses and Populations

15. Stiffness
16. Fractures
17. Arthritis
18. Tendon Injuries
19. Peripheral Nerve Injuries
20. The Athlete
21. Adult Neurological Dysfunction
22. The Pediatric Patient
23. Burns
24. The Musician

Appendices
Appendix I. Rehabilitation Vendors
Appendix II. Clinical Pearl List
Appendix III. Clinical Forms