title: A comparative study of splint effectiveness in limiting forearm rotation.
abstract: METHODS
  Case Study Series.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Restriction of forearm rotation may be required for effective management and rehabilitation of the upper limb after trauma.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To compare the effectiveness of four splints in restricting forearm rotation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Muenster, Sugartong, antipronation distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), and standard wrist splints were fabricated for five healthy participants. Active range of motion (AROM) in forearm pronation and supination was measured with a goniometer for each splint, at the initial point of sensory feedback and during exertion of maximal force.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Repeated-measures analysis of variance indicated significant differences between splints for all four AROM measures. Post hoc paired t-tests showed that the Sugartong splint was significantly more restrictive in pronation than the Muenster splint. The antipronation DRUJ splint provided significantly greater restriction in pronation than the standard wrist splint. No splints immobilized the forearm completely.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Sugartong splint is recommended for maximal restriction in pronation, but individual patient characteristics require consideration in splint choice.
  
  
  METHODS
  IV.
authors.affiliation: Occupational Therapy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia. adrienne_slaughter@health.qld.gov.au
authors.forename: Adrienne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Slaughter
authors.forename: Lyn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Miles
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fleming
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McPhail
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D053587:Arthrometry, Articular; D004551:Elbow Joint; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011403:Pronation; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012399:Rotation; D013165:Splints; D013484:Supination; D014955:Wrist Joint