Splint: A splint may be added to the

A splint may be added to the forearm and hand either dorsally or palmarly. Application on the opposite side of the surgical approach used during ORIF is recommended for easier wound care. The wrist is slightly extended. For further stability, the proximal phalanx of the thumb can be included in a position of slight opposition (“scaphoid splint ”). Customers find the wrist splint to be of good quality and effective for pain relief, particularly for carpal tunnel syndrome, with one customer reporting 80% pain relief in one use. The brace provides good support and is worth the price, with customers finding it very useful. Comfort and fit receive mixed feedback - while some find it comfortable and well-fitting, others report discomfort and find it too tight. The size receives negative feedback, with several customers noting it runs small. Learn what a splint is, how it differs from a cast, and what kinds of splints are available for different injuries. Find out how to make a splint at home in an emergency and when to see a doctor. Excessive splint laxity may permit inappropriate movement of the injury, and, in cases of fractures, this may result in loss of bony reduction. If a splint is a definitive therapy, there must be a stable injury pattern.