Our hand therapists specialize in fabricating custom splints in order to achieve multiple goals which include protecting healing structures, promoting or preventing motion, and facilitating the rehab process.

Benefits:

• Lightweight
• Breathable
• Durable
• Removable
• Waterproof
• Customized to fit you!

Who would benefit?

Many injuries or ailments require splinting for a period of time. This includes conservative management as well as post operative care. For some conditions, custom splinting can even substitute or replace a cast due to the durable material, custom fit, and expertise of the hand therapist to create a splint that places you in the best position for healing. Ask your physician if a custom splint would be appropriate and if so come see our Certified Hand Therapist.

Custom splinting for Sports:

• CAO hand therapists work closely with the referring physician to create a custom splint that you can wear and stay in the game. Sports injuries to the upper extremity pose a unique challenge as many times there are regulations dictating what can be worn on the field. Also, the patient most likely will require a unique hand position specific to complete his/her role in the game. The hand therapist will discuss sport specific regulations and positioning with the patient in order to create a splint that will allow them to continue playing. Please bring your glove or any equipment that you will be working with that the splint may need to be fabricated around.
• Unfortunately not all athletes will qualify for a splint and may have to spend some time away from the game to ensure proper healing. This decision is a case by case basis that should be discussed with your physician.

Common diagnoses that may benefit from custom splinting include but not limited to:

• Arthritis in the hand or wrist
• Boutonniere and Swan Neck deformities
• Burn management
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Complex and basic Fractures
• Contracture management
• Congenital anomalies
  • Radial dysplasia (pre and post operative)
  • Syndactyly (post-operative)
• DeQuervains
• Dupuytrens post operative care
• Ligament sprains/tears
• Wrist sprains/strains
• Joint replacements
• Mallet Finger
• Nerve Repairs/transfers
• Tendon repairs/transfers
• TFCC tear/repair
• Trigger Thumb, trigger finger