For fractures at the thumb end of the scaphoid when the pain is not too bad, it might be possible to manage these in a splint. Understanding how they differ in structure, application, and function. It is currently being tested for the treatment.
Depending on the severity of the fracture, scaphoid fractures may be treated via cast immobilisation, thermoplastic splinting or with surgery. The cast material selected does not. For conservative fracture treatment, a circumferential cast is recommended for up to 6 weeks according to interval radiological and clinical evaluation.
Conclusion the final wrist psab model, adapted for fracture treatment, is lightweight, comfortable, and provides anatomical contention. Orthotics plus provides splinting and casting services for the management of scaphoid fractures of the wrist. For fractures of the waist small movements can impair. Let's take a look at different ways of healing fractures with a plaster of paris backslab, fibreglass cast and thermoplastic splint, as well as how to best look after each of them.
They’re used for more complex or serious. If a scaphoid fracture is stable (and most are) then a custom, lightweight, water resistant thermoplastic “cast” or “splint” with the thumb free to mobilise will be fabricated by your hand. If surgery is required, the procedure will. In terms of deciding between splinting or casting, more often than not, the patient.