- A cock-up wrist splint is a type of wrist hand orthosis which may be used to treat a wide range of conditions localized at or near the wrist and hand.
Design[]
Wrist splints are most commonly prefabricated with thermoplastics, cushion liners, and velcro and may contain metal or plastic stays. They vary in length and may or may not incorporate a thumb spica. [1] Generally, the wrist should be set in at least 20˚ of extension to prevent potential flexion contractures caused by prolonged use. [2][]
Function[]
A wrist splint decreases recovery time by immobilizing, stabilizing, and protecting a healing injury. [3]
Indications[]
Wrist Splint Without Thumb Spica [4][]
- Boxer's Fracture
- Wrist Sprain
- Wrist Strain
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Distal Radial Fracture
- Distal Ulnar Fracture
- Wrist Contracture yaya
- General Wrist Pain
Wrist Splint With Thumb Spica [5][]
- Scaphoid Fracture
- Lunate Fracture
- Trapezium Fracture
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- First Metacarpal Fracture
- Injury to the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Thumb
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Hamate Fracture
HCPCS Coding[]
- L3914 - Wrist Hand Orthosis, Wrist Extension Cock-Up, Prefabricated, Includes Fitting/Adjustment [6]
References[]
- ↑ http://www.wristsupportbraces.com/c-326-without-thumb-spica.aspx
- ↑ http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/80146-overview#aw2aab6b9
- ↑ http://www.wristsupportbraces.com/c-326-without-thumb-spica.aspx
- ↑ http://www.wristsupportbraces.com/c-326-without-thumb-spica.aspx
- ↑ http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/80146-overview#a03
- ↑ http://www.findacode.com/code.php?set=HCPCS&c=L3914