Online Continuing Education Courses

Hand Immobilization Splints

• List diagnoses that benefit from resting hand splints
• Describe the functional or mid-joint position of the wrist, thumb, and digits
• Describe the antideformity or intrinsic-plus position of the wrist, thumb, and digits
• List the purposes of a resting hand splint
• Identify the components of a resting hand splint
• Explain the precautions to consider when fabricating a resting hand splint
• Determine a resting hand splint-wearing schedule for different diagnostic indications
• Describe splint-cleaning techniques that address infection control
• Apply knowledge about the application of the resting hand splint to a case study
• Use clinical judgment to evaluate a fabricated resting hand splint