Static Progressive Pip Extension Splint

This custom-made static progressive PIP extension splint is used as part of the treatment for finger fractures and dislocations. The splint assists in correcting contractures in finger joints. It helps straighten out joints and place them into correct alignment. Skip to content. 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1714 212-697-3438.

This Technique Peek Video features Joanna Spivack, OTRL, CHT, demonstrating how to create a static progressive PIP joint extension splint. This splint is in

Aspects of the static progressive orthosis. Important aspects of static progressive splints include the following Non-elastic components. Static progressive orthoses use a non-elastic component that places tension on a stiff joint to hold it at its maximum tolerable length. The patient can make adjustments to the tension themselves.

Easy-to-use finger extension splint. Simply turn and move the positioning nuts on both threaded rods toward the tips for increased extension. Adjusts from 90 PIP flexion to 0 extension. Threaded rod can be cut down using heavy-duty wire cutter. The finger trough slides along the two parallel threaded rods as the amount of PIP extension

The splint allows adjustments from 90 PIP flexion to 0 extension. Not appro-priate for use on the thumb or for fingers with unstable fractures, joint contractures Static Progressive PIP Finger Extension Splint Instructions For Use continued 4. Press the trough around the finger to conform comfortably. Trim the trough

With extension strap and hook positioned proximally, loosen extension strap. Hold top plate to keep it from rotating Fig. 1. Slide finger into splint with top plate proximal to PIP Joint and finger supported by distal extension, proximal extension under MP. To Extend PIP Joint Pass strap under and over distal supra structure Fig. 2.

Easy-to-use finger extension splint. Simply turn and move the positioning nuts on both threaded rods toward the tips for increased extension. Adjusts from 90 PIP flexion to 0 extension. Threaded rod can be cut down using heavy-duty wire cutter. The finger trough slides along the two parallel threaded rods as the amount of PIP extension

The Static Progressive Positioning Splint PIP and DIP Flexion is designed to increase the range of motion of the fingers around the PIP and DIP joints. The hook amp loop straps allow for customized tension for patients in order to gradually relieve joint stiffness and help correct elastic extension.

The splint shown in Figure 7 illustrates how the patient can benefit from both approaches in one splint-specifically, elastic traction for extension of the PIP joint, which allows active motion when the patient pulls against the traction Figure 7, left, and static progressive extension to hold the PIP joint at maximum tolerable end range

Static Progressive Splinting A custom hand-based or wrist-based orthosis can be used while blocking the MCP joints in extension. This will help load the PIP joint. To Improve PIP Joint Extension . Static Night-Time Extension Splint A volar static splint can be fabricated for the patient to sleep in at night. This allows a low load force