Online Continuing Education Courses

Thumb Immobilization Splints

• Discuss important functional and anatomic considerations for splinting the thumb
• List appropriate thumb and wrist positions in a thumb immobilization splint
• Identify the three components of a thumb immobilization splint
• Describe the reasons for supporting the joints of the thumb
• Discuss the diagnostic indications for a thumb immobilization splint
• Discuss the process of pattern making and splint fabrication for a thumb immobilization splint
• Describe elements of a proper fit of a thumb immobilization splint
• List general and specific precautions for a thumb immobilization splint
• Use clinical reasoning to evaluate fit problems of a thumb immobilization splint
• Use clinical reasoning to evaluate a fabricated thumb immobilization splint
• Apply knowledge about thumb immobilization splinting to a case study
• Outline 3 steps related to the importance of evidenced-based practice with thumb immobilization splint provision
• Describe the appropriate use of prefabricated thumb splints