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Dynamic Splinting: Building the Foundation for Success, Part 1

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1.  What is the goal of a dynamic split? Accommodate for and attempt to improve loss of muscle function Reduce deformities caused by joint contracture or increased muscle tone Achieve or maintain AROM, A/AROM or PROM All of the above

2.  To ensure adequate support for the dynamic splint, when fabricating the splint base, it is recommended the splint base runs from: The proximal end of the metacarpals to the proximal 1/3 of the forearm The distal end of the metacarpals (metacarpal heads) to the distal 2/3 of the forearm The proximal end of the carpals to the proximal 1/3 of the forearm The distal end of the carpals to the distal 2/3 of the forearm

3.  For proper sling placement, the line of pull of the phalanges need to be at: 30 degrees 60 degrees 90 degrees 100 degrees

4.  Which of the following arches of the hand reaches medial to laterally across the metacarpals? Longitudinal arch Proximal transverse carpal arch Oblique arch Transverse metacarpal arch

5.  Which of the following is NOT TRUE about serial static splinting High-load short stretch Low-load prolonged stretch Position soft tissue toward end of available range to increase tissue length No movable parts