What is Therapeutic splint?
Category: Equipment
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Therapeutic splints may be available in many forms to offer structure and support to various parts of the body. They may be used to help support or immobilize a part of the body.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | 499 | 36 | |
| Fingers curling | 40 | 14 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 37 | 4 | |
| Pain | 16 | 6 | |
| TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain | 16 | 4 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 71 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Therapeutic splint
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Uncomfortable | 3 | |
| Muscle tension | 2 | |
| Pain | 2 | |
| Apprehension | 1 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 | |
| Circulation problems | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Therapeutic splint
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 37 | |
| Other | 37 | |
| Did not seem to work | 19 | |
| Doctor's advice | 8 | |
| Expense | 4 | |
| Personal research | 3 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Therapeutic splint
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 8 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 22 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 16 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 15 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 15 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 8 | |
| 10 years or more | 5 |
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