| Splinted Area |
Desired Position |
| Neck/Head/Face |
- neutral
- slight extension
- head of bed elevated 30-45 degrees
|
| Axilla |
- abduction to 90 degrees
- forearm supinated (palm facing up)
- horizontal adduction to 20 degrees
|
| Elbow |
- elbow in full extension
- forearm supinated
- elbow elevated above the level of shoulder
|
| Hand |
- wrist 15-40 degrees extension
- MCP’s 70-90 degrees flexion
- IP’s fully extended
- thumb abducted and opposed
- hand elevated above level of the elbow
|
| Trunk |
|
| Hip |
- abduction 15-20 degrees
- hips in full extension
|
| Knee |
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| Foot/Ankle |
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