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Contents
  • Meet the Splint Family
  • Choosing the Right Splint
  • New Tech in Splinting

The Modern Splint: Your Injury's Best Friend

The Modern Splint: Your Injury's Best Friend

What's This About?

Discover the different types of splints available today and how they can aid in the healing process of various injuries.
Contents
  • Meet the Splint Family
  • Choosing the Right Splint
  • New Tech in Splinting

Meet the Splint Family

Splints come in various forms, from traditional plaster to innovative fiberglass and air splints. Each offers unique benefits. Plaster is great for molding and affordability, while fiberglass is lighter and water-resistant. Air splints, though providing less support, are adjustable and can be ideal for minor injuries.

Choosing the Right Splint

The type of splint used depends on the injury's location and severity. Pre-formed splints are convenient and easy to use but may not offer the same level of support as custom-molded ones. For precise immobilization, custom splints made from plaster or fiberglass are preferable.
Modern splints, including plaster, fiberglass, and air splints, are essential tools in injury management, providing support and aiding in the healing process of various injuries.

New Tech in Splinting

Advancements in splint technology have led to the development of prefabricated splints with air cells or gel components. These are particularly useful for soft tissue injuries and long-term immobilization needs. They provide comfort and support while being easy to remove and adjust.

FAQs

What is a fiberglass splint?

A fiberglass splint is a lightweight, water-resistant splint used for stabilizing injuries.

Is a custom splint better than a pre-formed one?

Custom splints offer better support but are less convenient than pre-formed ones.

Can splints be adjusted?

Yes, some splints, like air splints, can be adjusted to accommodate swelling.

Are splints reusable?

Pre-formed splints are reusable, but custom ones are typically not.

Wrapping Up

Modern splints provide a flexible, effective way to manage injuries, catering to diverse medical needs.
Try it out: Consult Doctronic to find which splint best suits your injury's needs.
Additional References
  1. Geideman J. Orthopedic injuries: General principles. Rosen's Emergency Medicine, Mosby, Philadelphia 2002.
  2. Klig J. Splinting procedures. Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Procedures, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore 2008.
  3. Boyd AS, Benjamin HJ, Asplund C. Principles of casting and splinting. Am Fam Physician 2009; 79:16.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.