What is another name for the intrinsic plus splint used after trauma or edema?

What is another name for the intrinsic plus splint used after trauma or edema?

• A. Antiderformity splint
• B. Resting hand splint
• C. Dorsal block splint
• D. Short Thumb Spica

Answer: (A)

The intrinsic plus splint is also known as an antideformity splint. After trauma or swelling, tissues are prone to shortening and scar formation. The intrinsic plus position—holding the MCP joints in flexion while the IP joints are extended (and the wrist in neutral)—keeps the intrinsic hand muscles lengthened and the collateral ligaments appropriately tensioned. This position minimizes the development of common contractures and deformities as swelling subsides, so using a splint to maintain it is called an antideformity splint.

The intrinsic plus splint is also known as an antideformity splint. After trauma or swelling, tissues are prone to shortening and scar formation. The intrinsic plus position—holding the MCP joints in flexion while the IP joints are extended (and the wrist in neutral)—keeps the intrinsic hand muscles lengthened and the collateral ligaments appropriately tensioned. This position minimizes the development of common contractures and deformities as swelling subsides, so using a splint to maintain it is called an antideformity splint.