Splints (Part 5) - Ulnar Drift, Hand Fractures, and Burns

Today we are tying up the loose ends of splints, and covering the ones you have asked for that I didn't get to in the rest of the series! We are going to touch on anti-ulnar drift orthoses, digitip protectors, ulnar gutters and radial gutters, cuffs, and general tips for splinting to prevent burn contractures. As always, we are just looking at entry level concepts - no more than what you should know for an entry level OT exam!

Recommended resources for further study:
-Pedretti's Occupational Therapy, 8th Edition by Heidi McHugh Pendleton, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, SWC, FAOTA
-TherapyEd's National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam Review & Study Guide, 9th Edition by Rita P Fleming-Castaldy, OTL, FAOTA

Disclaimer: This video is intended to help OT and OTA students learn concepts associated with occupational therapy. It is not intended to be or replace medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare providers if you require advice related to the content of this video. While I have tried to make sure the content of this video is accurate, I cannot guarantee that it reflects the most accurate/recent information on this topic.