An orthopedic or rheumatology thermoplastic splint is a custom-made medical device used to treat upper-limb problems (fingers, hands, wrists). It can be used at any age. It is made of mouldable plastic, adjusted, and fitted perfectly to one part of your limb. Some splints can be removed from time to time, while others must remain in place as long as needed.
What is a THERMOPLASTIC SPLINT Used For?
It’s a comfortable and precisely moulded device that speed up recuperation. It’s easy to apply an splint made of thermoplastic and can help in carrying out everyday activities. It protects joints and tendons, bone or even tendons as the injury heals, helps keep joints in the proper functional position , and also support an leg when muscles are weak or paralyzed.
What should I do to look for MY SPLINT?
- The splints that can be removed are cleaned using cold soapy water
- Make sure that your splint is completely dry prior to wearing it again.
- Be sure to keep your splint out of direct heat sources like hot water, fire or hot surfaces like in your vehicle.
How do I look for MY LIMB When wearing my SPLINT?
- Make sure that the splint you are using does do not trigger irritation or harm to your skin particularly when it comes into the vicinity of bony prominences.
- Take a look at your fingers or toes for any numbness, tingling or swelling. Also, check for pain blueish colour, or chills. If you notice any of these symptoms, you must consult your physiotherapist or doctor promptly or go to the accident and emergency department of the hospital.
- The infection can spread within the moist and warm conditions of the bandage. Any cut or abrasion to the skin may become infected and require the appropriate treatment.
When should I contact the PHYSIOTHERAPY Department?
- The splint you have received is damaged and requires repair or replaced
- The splint you have received is scratching your skin, which causes blisters, red spots, or irritation and blisters.
- There is the sensation of swelling, pain or numbness. You feel pain, discomfort,
Thermoplastic? And what is the reason we use it?
If you’ve visited at one of our facilities, you might be wondering why we have electric frying pans all over. They’re usually used to cook food but for us at Melbourne Hand Rehab we use them to warm thermoplastic sheets that can later be used to design custom surgical splints! When the thermoplastic material is unmoulded put in warm water (usually 60 to-70 toC) it begins to soften and then becomes flexible. The softened material is able to be precisely molded to accommodate the wrist, hand or finger.
When would you require a splint?
Certain injuries or conditions require complete or partial rest of joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, or connective tissue that surrounds the hand. Splinting is an excellent option to stop movements in specific areas that require to be resting while permitting movement in non-affected body areas. The most common conditions covered by splinting are De Quervain’s nosy as well as various wrist strains tendinopathies and sprains finger, mallet finger as well as different fractures.
The primary benefits of making use of thermoplastic materials
It is quickly molded to fit your hand, fingers, or wrist, and then remolded to fit your needs:
The material requires less than one minute to warm up, and then it hardens within two to three minutes. This makes the creation of splints an easy process that are able to work into our schedules. A lot of people need splinting when their wrist or hand is affected by inflammation. In most instances, swelling decreases and splints can begin to feel unsupportive and loose. One of the thermoplastic’s advantages is its capacity to be molded easily and eliminates the need for a whole new cast or splint to be created.
Splints made of thermoplastic can be more comfortable and easy to wear than casts or splints that aren’t:
A few studies have revealed that patients who wear thermoplastic splints experience more comfort than aluminum and other splints that are pre-made. The thermoplastic is also lighter than fiberglass or plaster casts. The comfort of a splint has been proven to improve the satisfaction of those wearing it, which can yield better results in your treatment. In addition, the material is waterproof so you can take bathing and water activities without worrying about damage to the splint.
Thermoplastic is durable enough to offer a high degree of support to structures inside the hand:
Studies on the strength of thermoplastic splints have demonstrated that this material sturdy enough to offer sufficient support to various structures inside the wrist and hand contrasted with plaster or fibreglass casts. This makes it practical and practical to meet your requirements.
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