Splinting the Hand and Upper Extremity: Principles and ProcessMaryLynn A. Jacobs, Noelle Austin, Noelle M. Austin 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. Professional hands-on splinting workshops are going on for all levels of experience--visit cj-education.com to find out if these authors are coming to your area! |
Contents
CHAPTER | 10 |
CHAPTER | 17 |
Anatomical Principles | 19 |
CHAPTER 3 | 48 |
CHAPTER 4 | 59 |
Equipment and Materials | 73 |
CHAPTER 6 | 79 |
Process of Splinting | 88 |
CHAPTER 13 | 253 |
Taping Techniques | 267 |
CHAPTER 14 | 284 |
SECTION IVSplinting for Specific Diagnoses and Populations | 291 |
CHAPTER 16 | 302 |
Fractures | 316 |
Arthritis | 334 |
CHAPTER 18 | 349 |
CHAPTER 7 | 95 |
CLINICAL PEARL Strapping Alternatives for SmallDigit | 106 |
Pattern Adjustments | 116 |
Splint | 125 |
Mobilization Splints | 158 |
CHAPTER 9 | 198 |
CHAPTER 10 | 211 |
CHAPTER 11 | 229 |
CHAPTER 12 | 245 |