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Hand and wrist · Early recovery

Hand Elevation In Wrist Splint

Hand Elevation In Wrist Splint: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Splinted forearm supported above heart, then returned to supported rest.

Body region
Hand and wrist
Position
Seated
Equipment
Splint, Pillows
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Edema Control

Used in home programs for

  • Upper-Extremity Fracture / Dislocation Recovery

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