Dorsal dropfoot splint
Objective
Positioning of the foot in bed-ridden patients.
Indications
- Flaccid hemiplegia
- Cerebral paralysis
- Peripheral nerve lesions
- Congenital deflexion of the foot (clubfoot)
Fabrication steps
Starting Position
Recommended products
Thicknesses mm (inches)
3,2 mm (1/8")
4,2 mm (3/16")
Perforations
Non Perforated
Macro Perforated
1.
Place the pattern of a non-stick (NS) material on the underlay. Place the leg on top, ensuring that the calf is covered (not the foot).
2.
Secure the pattern to the leg using a bandage.
3.
Stretch the material so that the foot is now entirely covered.
4.
Hold the foot in the desired position until the material has hardened.
5.
Finishing: Widen the splint at the level of the malleoli and apply soft padding material around the ankle.
Fixation: A very large strap around the calf and a narrow strap over the instep.