What is a Hand Splint?
Hand splints are metal or plastic devices that are designed to securely hold the hand, wrist, or fingers in a position that will help facilitate the healing process. A hand splint may be utilized in the event of an injury or when some type of medical condition threatens to impair the function of the hand. Different types of hand splints are used, depending on the kind of health issue the patient is currently experiencing. Sometimes referred to as a hand brace or wrist brace, a hand splint is often employed as a means of preventing further damage to the hand while healing is taking place. At the same time, the particular design of the splint may also help keep the fingers straight or provide support to the thumb so that the patient can still make use of the hand during the healing process. The particular type of splint employed will depend on a number of factors, particularly severity of the health problem or injury. One of the more common examples of the splint is known as the resting
