Fess E.E., Gettle K.S., Philips C.A., Janson J.B. (eds.) Hand and Upper Extremity Splinting: Principles and Methods

3rd edition. — Mosby, 2005. — 719 p. — ISBN: 978-0-8016-7522-5This updated version includes the basic concepts and principles of splint design, splints acting on the elbow and shoulder; and splinting pediatric patients, workers, musicians, athletes and spastic patients. An expanded alphabetical index of 800 splints provides a photographic key to all splints mentioned in the book.History
A History of Splinting
Fundamental Concepts
Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity
Tissue Remodeling
Classification and Nomenclature of Splints and Splint Components
Upper Extremity Assessment and Splinting
Principles
Mechanical Principles
Principles of Using Outriggers and Mobilization Assists
Design Principles
Construction Principles
Principles of Fit
Anatomic Site
Splints Acting on the Fingers
Splints Acting on the Thumb
Splints Acting on the Wrist and Forearm
Splints Acting on the Elbow and Shoulder
Special Situations
Exercise and Splinting for Specific Upper Extremity Problems
Splinting for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hands and Wrists
Splinting for Work, Sports, and the Performing Arts
Splinting the Pediatric Patient
Splinting for Patients with Upper Extremity Spasticity
Application
Analysis of Splints
Technique
Patterns
Plaster Serial Casting for the Remodeling of Soft Tissue, Mobilization of Joints, and Increased Tendon Excursion
Cast, Splint, and Design Prostheses for Patients with Total or Partial Hand Amputations
Replicasting: Making Molds of the Hand