DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADJUSTABLE DYNAMIC HAND SPLINT

Introduction: Radial nerve injury is comparatively a common occurrence. Recovery, however, depends on the level of injury. Medication, rest and surgery are among treatment regime, although, Orthotic splints frequently used in its management to compensate for failure motor power. The aim this study was modify existing design fabricate an adjustable Dynamic Hand Splint utilizing locally sourced materials radial palsy. Materials Mathods: Autodesk Revit software cast patient were both schematic designs obtain measurements device. transferred lamination jig it moulded with EVA foam (ethylene vinyl acetate) under heat from electric oven, epoxy resin also applied all over plastic lamination, fibre glass stockinet done. final product able fit optimally patients varying circumferences could be left right sides upper extremities. Discussion: mean maximum active flexion 98.70 within range standard gives idea quantity rehabilitative force our device generates when pushes spring efficiency. Conclusion: splint 5 subjects, angle extension degrees obtained at normal wrist measured goniometer 300 350 32.60 while Active Flexion 950 finger 1000.