A spica splint is a type of
orthopedic splint used to immobilize the thumb and/or wrist while allowing the other digits freedom to move. It is used to provide support for thumb injuries (ligament instability, sprain or muscle strain),
gamekeeper's thumb
Gamekeeper's thumb (also known as skier's thumb or UCL tear) is a type of injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb. The UCL may be merely stretched, or it may be torn from its insertion site into the proximal phalanx of the thum ...
,
osteoarthritis,
de Quervain's syndrome
De Quervain syndrome is mucoid degeneration of two tendons that control movement of the thumb and their tendon sheath. This results in pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist. Radial abduction of the thumb is painful. On occasion, the ...
or fractures of the
scaphoid,
lunate, or
first metacarpal.
It is also suitable for post-operative use or after removal of a hand/thumb cast.
References
Medical equipment
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