What are hinged elbow braces used for?

A hinged elbow orthosis (HEO) is often used to protect the elbow from valgus stress early after injury and during early return to play.

What is ROM brace?

A Range of Motion Knee Brace (ROM) is also known as a hinged knee brace or a postoperative range of motion brace. ROM Brace is an umbrella term, meaning that there are many different versions of this brace on the market.

What is the normal range of motion for the elbow?

The elbow joint allows us to perform flexion–extension and pronation–supination movement. According to the literature, values for flexion lie between 130° and 154° and extension between –6° and 11°. Pronation varied from 75° to 85° and supination from 80° to 104°.

What kind of splint do you use after elbow surgery?

The first is called a static splint which does not allow the elbow to move. This is typically used for short periods of time after surgery to immobilise the elbow. It can also be used after a fracture. The second type is a dynamic splint and this can take many forms.

What is ROM knee?

Range of motion refers to the full movement of your joint (in this case knee). Your knee ROM will include: flexion (bending), extension (straightening), adduction (movement towards middle of the body), abduction (movement away from middle of the body), and rotations (inward and outward) must be worked towards.

What are the 4 motions of the elbow?

The four motions available at the elbow are:

• flexion.
• extension.
• supination.
• pronation.

How do you immobilize an elbow fracture?

IMMOBILIZE A FRACTURED ELBOW WITH AN IMPROVISED SPLINT. Immobilize the upper arm and forearm in the position you find them. If the elbow is bent, leave it bent. If the elbow is not bent (arm straight), do not try to bend it in order to apply a sling to the arm.

In what position should you splint a fractured elbow?

Splints are designed to hold your elbow in one particular position. Splints for broken elbows usually run from near your shoulder all the way to your hand. They prevent the elbow from bending or the hand from turning.

What is a stabilizing arm brace?

A stabilizing brace, also known as a pistol brace or an arm brace, is an accessory for some modern firearms. It is a replacement for the buttstock, and is primarily designed to help the shooter fire their weapon one-handed.

What are 4 types of splints?

Commonly Used Splints and Casts

Area of injury	Type of splint
Forearm/wrist	Volar/dorsal forearm, single sugar-tong
Elbow/forearm	Long arm posterior, double sugar-tong
Knee	Posterior knee, off-the-shelf immobilizer
Tibia/fibula	Posterior ankle (mid-shaft and distal fractures), bulky Jones

What kind of splint is used for a fractured elbow?

A posterior elbow splint is primarily used to stabilize the following injuries: Fractures or soft-tissue injuries of the elbow. Fractures or soft-tissue injuries of the proximal radius or ulna that require immobilization of the wrist and elbow.