What is a Kleinert splint?

What is a Kleinert splint?

The Kleinert controlled passive mobilisation splint has been modified to increase the passive range of motion of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints to near normal. 12 fingers with complete divisions of both flexor tendons in Zone II treated by this method have been reviewed after six months.

What is Kleinert?

Kleinert Institute is a nonprofit education and research organization funded by an endowment for education and research in hand and microsurgery. Kleinert, M.D., started a hand surgery clinic in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1953.

What is a dorsal splint?

Volar/dorsal splints are splints that extend from the middle of the forearm to the distal palmar crease (top crease in the palm). A volar/dorsal splint is usually applied with the wrist in a slightly extended position and is most commonly used for the following injuries: Soft tissue injuries of the wrist and hand.

What type of splint is used for flexor tendon injury?

Many doctors use a plastic type of splint to protect the repair. Your fingers and wrist will be placed in a bent position to keep tension off the repair.

What does a dorsal blocking splint prevent?

Regardless of the exact posturing, the dorsal blocking orthosis is a forearm based splint that prevents wrist extension, maintains the MCP joints in flexion, and the inter-phalangeal (IP) joints in extension.

What is a dorsal splint used for?

The Dorsal Blocking Orthosis is a dorsally placed immobilization orthosis designed to protect the sutured/repaired flexor tendons and/or nerves in a tension free position. Other names for this splint include Extension Block Splint, Dorsal shell, and Dorsal Protective splint.

Which type of orthosis can be used for a patient who has a flexor tendon repair?

What kind of splint can I use for my Thumb?

Malleable aluminum, air and synthetic splinting materials may also be used (e.g. Fiber glass, Orthoglass). Synthetic splinting materials are more difficult to mold and more expensive. However, they are lighter, set more quickly and are water resistant. Preformed splints for common uses are more readily available (e.g. thumb spica). There

Which is the best position for a splint?

The lower end of the splint should be elevated to avoid further swelling. For example, a sling on the upper extremity should be position so that the hand is above the level of the elbow. For lower extremity splints the foot should be elevated on a chair if sitting or a pillow if lying.

When to use a splint for a dislocation?

Splints can be applied to most pediatric fractures, dislocations and sprains. Splints may also aid in the immobilization of soft tissue injuries such as fingertip amputations and lacerations over joints where it is important to minimize tension or damage to the healing injury.

What kind of splint is used for metacarpal fractures?

Metacarpal and/or proximal phalangeal fractures. Ulnar gutter splint immobilizes the plain of 4th and 5th digits. Radial gutter splint immobilizes plain of 2nd and 3rd digits.