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Splinting the Hand and Upper Extremity: Principles and Process #16250
Splinting the Hand and Upper Extremity: Principles and Process
Author(s):
MaryLynn A. Jacobs, MS, OTR/L, CHT. & Noelle M. Austin MS, PT, CHT.
Summary:
This new resource instructs students and clinicians in splint fabrication techniques and related interventions for the upper extremity, and highlights anatomical and biomechanical principles specifically related to splints. It defines the purpose of splints, and offers associated indications and precautions. Intelligently organized and generously illustrated, each chapter includes clinical hints, and a specific section dedicated to splinting for a spectrum of diagnoses and populations. Indexes provide a user-friendly cross-reference that lists splints by name and splints by diagnosis to assist the reader in usage of the manual. Also provides insight into the clinical experience with emphasis on containing cost while maximizing time efficiency.
FEATURES:
* Numerous photographs and corresponding diagrams of splint patterns
* ASHT splint nomenclature terminology
* Splinting fundamentals including splinting objectives, anatomical principles, tissue healing and mechanical principles
* Alternative methods such as casting, neoprene splinting, prefabricated splinting, and taping
* Splints for a spectrum of diagnoses and populations, including stiffness, fractures, arthritis, tendon injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, sports injuries, neurological dysfunction, pediatric diagnoses, and burns
* Specific instructions for fabricating various splints including static, dynamic, serial static and serial progressive
* Over 120 clinical pearls providing “tips of the trade” for containing costs and improving time efficiency
* Case studies for applying concepts to clinical practice
* Suggestions for purchasing supplies
* Index providing a cross reference of splints by name and by diagnosis
* Useful appendices including anatomy charts, rehabilitation charts and clinic forms
Contents
I Splinting Fundamentals
1: Splint Classification
2: Anatomical Principles
3: Tissue Healing
4: Mechanical Principles
5. Equipment and Materials
6. Process of Splinting
II Splint Fabrication
7. Immobilization Splints
8. Mobilization Splints
9. Restrictive Splints
10. Nonarticular Splints
III Optional Methods
11. Prefabricated Splints
12. Casting Techniques
13. Taping Techniques
14. Splinting with Neoprene
IV Splinting for Specific Diagnoses and Populations
15. Stiffness
16. Fractures
17. Arthritis
18. Tendon Injuries
19. Peripheral Nerve Injuries
20. The Athlete
21. Adult Neurological Dysfunction
22. The Pediatric Patient
23. Burns
24. The Musician
Appendices
Appendix I. Rehabilitation Vendors
Appendix II. Clinical Pearl List
Appendix III. Clinical Forms
Pub Date: 15 Sep 2002
Media Type: Book
Pages: 498
Illustrations: 1220
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