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Volkmann’s splint
A splint used for fracture of the lower extremity, consisting of a foot-piece and two lateral supports.
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Vacuum splint
A negative-pressure device used to immobilize the extremities or torso after an injury. It may be used to safely transport the injured person. The splint consists of a nylon appliance filled with Styrofoam-like beads. The appliance is fitted around the injured body part and air is removed using a negative-pressure (vacuum) pump. As air is…
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Traction splint
A splint that provides continual traction to a midshaft lower extremity fracture.
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Tenodesis splint
Orthosis fabricated to allow pinch and grasp movements through use of wrist extensors. Also called wrist-driven flexor hinge hand splint.
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Temporary removable splint
One of a variety of splints used for temporary or intermittent support and stabilization of the teeth.
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Sugar tong splint
A splint commonly used instead of a cast to immobilize a Colies’ fracture after it has been reduced. The splint permits the affected arm to swell without being compressed within the confines of the cast, yet maintain its alignment. Follow up x-rays of the fracture are typically obtained 5 to 7 days after placement of…
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Static splint
Any orthosis that lacks movable parts and is used for positioning, stability, protection, or support.
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Resting pan splint
Splint designed to position the fingers and stabilize the hand in a functional position with the fingers held in opposition. Also called resting hand splint.
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Permanent fixed splint
A nonremovable prosthesis firmly attached to an abutment used to stabilize or immobilize teeth. A fixed bridge may serve as a permanent fixed splint for such support.
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Padded board splint
A slat of wood, typically padded on one side and covered with plastic or cloth, to which an injured extremity can be fastened to immobilize it.
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