wrist-hand splint
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wrist-hand orthosis — (WHO) any of numerous types of orthoses that support and protect the lower forearm, wrist, and hand; they may be either dynamic or static, and they may have finger or thumb components. See also hand splint and wrist splint … Medical dictionary
hand splint — a splint that supports weakened hand muscles, with or without a wrist component; called also hand orthosis … Medical dictionary
Splint (medicine) — A splint is a medical device for the immobilization of limbs or of the spine.It can be used: * By the Emergency Medical Services or by volunteer first responders, to immobilize a fractured limb before the transportation; it is then a temporary… … Wikipedia
wrist splint — a splint that supports or protects weakened wrist muscles; it may or may not have forearm or hand components. Called also wrist orthosis … Medical dictionary
wrist cock-up splint — a dynamic type of wrist splint that stabilizes and immobilizes a subluxated wrist to alleviate pain in normal hand functions … Medical dictionary
flexor hinge splint — a dynamic type of wrist hand orthosis for a weak or paralyzed hand, activated by movements of the wrist; metacarpophalangeal flexion is accomplished via a spring and hinge mechanism when the wrist extends. Called also flexor hinge orthosis … Medical dictionary
Spica splint — A spica splint is a type of orthopedic splint used to immobolize the thumb and/or wrist while allowing other digits freedom to move. It is used to provide support for thumb injuries (ligament instability, sprain or muscle strain), gamekeeper s… … Wikipedia
DeQuervain's syndrome — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = de Quervain Syndrome ICD10 = ICD10|M|65|4|m|65 ICD9 = ICD9|727.04 ICDO = Caption = Finkelstein s test for DeQuervain s tenosynovitis OMIM = OMIM mult = MedlinePlus = eMedicineSubj = pmr eMedicineTopic = 36… … Wikipedia
orthosis — An external orthopaedic appliance, as a brace or splint, that prevents or assists movement of the spine or the limbs. [G. o., a making straight] ankle foot o. an o. beginning at the toes, crossing the ankle, and terminating on the calf. cervical… … Medical dictionary
carpal tunnel brace — a static type of wrist hand orthosis that limits motion of the wrist for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Called also carpal tunnel splint … Medical dictionary
