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Low-profile splinting restricts wrist motion and results in functional disability
April 2013
Low-profile splinting restricts wrist motion and results in functional disability
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Functional disability of the wrist: direct correlation with decreased wrist motion
J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Apr;33(4):485-92.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
42 men and women, above 45 years of age, with normal wrists were randomized to wear both a partially restricted and a highly restricted splint for 24 hours each. This study aimed to compare levels of functional impairment between these splinting techniques. The application of low-profile splinting in restricting the wrist motion demonstrated a direct relationship between the restriction of wrist m...
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