What is a thermoplastic splint?

splints were often used throughout history to treat injuries. They usually keep their limb, for example immobile, while injury is healing. The thermoplastic plate is usually light and can be shaped to fit into the body part. The plastic is usually shaped by heating, while when it is cold, it retains this shape if it is held or removed. One can usually remove the thermoplastic plate to clean it or bathe.

Thermoplastic plate usually has a front and back that completely surrounds the hand or arm or other part of the body. Manufacturers generally need an assessment of the problem and the area in which the splints are used to create the most suitable. The objectives of treatment must often be addressed, while skin characteristics such as fragility, wounds and problems with circulation are usually considered. The types of splints that are made of thermoplastic can also be designed to take bones near the skin, the need for feeling, as well as any pain one can produce in.

Any kind of thermoplastic plate is made, it may also depend on the problem, the age of the patient and the location to be treated. One variety could be suitable for a finger or wrist or elbow, while for a leg or large surfaces around the body of the body, a solid splint is often needed. The thermoplastic plate is sometimes made of perforated leaves to allow the skin to breathe. Holes usually also allow to get off; Otherwise, the skin can be permanently damaged if the plate is worn for a long time.

The materials used for the production of thermoplastic splints can be heated with water, steam or thermal weapons. A special heating plate is sometimes used to accomplish the task. Depending on the material or type of splint, the process and the required temperatures may vary; The finished product may still be necessary to adjust and trim to fit or wear comfortably.

sometimes is a thermoplastic plate connected using straps that are often attachedin a separate process. The other splints are mounted on the foam cover that surrounds part of the treated body. They usually consist of a rubber layer with a thermoplastic above; One version is designed to be applied, by applying heat because the injury is healing. It can therefore be re -shaped for different phases of treatment for severe injuries and when swelling decreases.