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Classification of hand splinting.

Simon K M Wong
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Abstract

The terminology in describing splint or orthosis has been reviewed but there is no one single system adopted universally. Joint efforts by doctors, therapists and orthotists had been set up to review the classification of splint. Four ways of classifying hand splints have been introduced: namely, eponym, acronym, descriptive classification system and the classification system proposed by the American Society of Hand Therapists. These systems include the use of rote memory or logical deduction in grouping of splints. This paper describes the advantages and disadvantages of each classification system. Neither one of the systems stands out to be the best. A combination of the advantages of different systems, such as precision and logical deduction, may be an option for developing a new system. Moreover, communication, documentation and other environmental factors should also be considered.

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CommunicationDocumentationHand InjuriesHumansInterprofessional RelationsSocieties, MedicalSplintsTerminology as TopicUnited StatesJournal ArticleReview

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Simon K M Wong. 2002. Classification of hand splinting.. https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218810402001199

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