Static Progressive Splints

This static progressive splint was fabricated for a patient who had ulnar collateral ligament repair. The patient had a very stiff metacarpal phalangeal joint, and this type of splint helps to improve stiff joints. The splint holds the joint at the end of its range of motion while providing a low-load tension. This elongates structures that have contracted, such as ligaments, a tight joint capsule, or tendons.

This patient had a metacarpal fracture dislocation of the pinky, with an extensor tendon injury. The static progressive splint is designed to increase range of motion.