Orthoses

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Fabricating orthoses doesn’t have to be complicated. These posts will give guidance on when to use which orthosis as well as tips and tricks on more efficient methods to fabricate.

What to Know as a Hand Therapist When Choosing Thermoplastic Orthosis Material

October 22, 2023

By: Kelsey Melton Thermoplastic materials can have a variety of properties. Each supplier has a different version of each combination of variables for the therapist to choose from. The most common brands used for orthosis…

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Our Favorite Mallet Finger Splints

February 16, 2023

By: Josh MacDonald Fabricating a custom splint for a mallet finger injury is challenging. Fingers are tiny and they have small tolerances for errors and adjustments with custom splints. Making a splint for a mallet…

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Splinting Options for Stiff Finger Joints

October 19, 2022

Following an injury to the proximal interphalangeal joint, there is often a loss of range of motion, typically in both the flexion and extension planes. Therefore, we have compiled a list of helpful splinting options…

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Factors that influence orthosis adherence in patients with acute traumatic tendon injuries to the hand

September 12, 2021

Savaş, S., & Aydoğan, Ç. (2020). Factors affecting orthosis adherence after acute traumatic hand tendon repairs: A prospective cohort study. Journal of Hand Therapy, S0894113020301848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2020.10.005 World Health Organization. (2003). Adherence to long-term therapies: evidence for…

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5+ Common Mallet Finger Splints

May 2, 2021

Finger orthoses can be tough, and the mallet orthosis is no exception in hand therapy. The protocol for 15 degrees of DIP extension with mallet fingers is tricky to manage while making a common mallet…

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