What is a static splint?

In the treatment of various types of injuries in the limbs or numerals, a static splint is often used to help keep this limb or number on site to support treatment and prevent further injury. As the name suggests, the static plate does not allow any movement of this limb or digit during the healing process, unlike a dynamic plate that can allow a certain movement of the joint, limb or digit. Static splints are generally used to secure the joint in a particular position, while soft tissue or bone injuries heal.

The materials used to produce static splints must be quite rigid. Steel, aluminum and various types of plastics are often used to create this type of splint, and these materials can be combined with softer and more confidential materials that help ensure solid materials against the damaged joint, number or limbs. For example, to secure the splints are often used straps and loops of loops and some splints have neoprene sleeves that help compress damaged areasAst and bring tough -like materials as close as possible to the limb. Sometimes the static plate will be adjustable, so the joint angle can be modified as needed; After reaching the desired angle, the plate may be locked in place.

Unlike static splints, the dynamic plate can often be modified or may allow a slight movement of the joint or limb. They are useful for the treatment of minor injuries or even chronic. The splint may or may not be necessary at all times during the day; Some dynamic splints are used only at night when the limb or joint is not used to fix long -term problems such as plantar fasciitis. In other cases, the splint can only be used when pain is felt in the affected area.

Sometimes static splint will also be used in emergency treatment. Emergency doctors will often carry a number of different static and dynamic splints to different tYPY injury. For example, if a fracture occurs in the limb, techniques may decide to use static splints on the affected limb to prevent movement during the transport process. However, soft tissue injuries may require static or dynamic splints depending on the situation. The technicians must be trained to recognize different injuries and know which treatment is best.