Causes
This is the stretching or tearing of a ligament
What is a sprain?
This is often used to support normal hand arches.
What is static splints?
This happens when the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is torn
What is gamekeeper's thumb?
This is the stretching or tearing of a muscle
What is a strain?
This is used during the day to maintain joint alignment
What is dynamic splints?
This happens when the proximal phalanx is forced into hyperextension and the distal phalanx moves into flexion
HINT: it's a deformity
What is Swan-Neck Deformity?
This is a complete or partial break in a bone
What is a fracture?
This is used to treat stiff joints.
What is serial stiff splints?
This is the fracture of the neck of the metacarpal
What is Boxer fracture?
This is condition in which the tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed
What is tendonitis?
These are less of a "custom fit" and are used for efficient splinting.
This is the result of the extensor tendon has suffering damage which prevents the finger from fully extending
What is mallet finger?
This is a wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue
What is a laceration?
This splint is removable for wound care, bathing, or gentle exercise
What is orthoplast splints?
This is the dislocation of the middle phalanges where the middle phalanx points upwards
What is Boutonniere deformity?