A History of splinting: To understand the present, view the past

The purpose of this study was to identify, using an intensive literature review, the primary historical factors and events that shaped the evolution of current splinting technique and practice. Publication dates dete.rmine the chronological order of events, and splints are defined according to the A...

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Published in:Journal of hand therapy 2002-04, Vol.15 (2), p.97-132
Main Author: Fess, Elaine Ewing
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
History, 15th Century
History, 16th Century
History, 17th Century
History, 18th Century
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
History, Ancient
History, Medieval
Humans
Musculoskeletal Diseases - history
Musculoskeletal Diseases - therapy
Orthopedic Procedures - history
Splints - history
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to identify, using an intensive literature review, the primary historical factors and events that shaped the evolution of current splinting technique and practice. Publication dates dete.rmine the chronological order of events, and splints are defined according to the ASHT Splint Classification System. Purposes of splinting are analyzed and listed according to frequency of citation in splint manuals and books, and a historical review of splinting practice describes splints, events, and persons who influenced the evolution of splinting from the time of Hippocrates through the 20th century. Factors influencing splint development include disease, political conflict, advancements in medicine and technology, agency and organizational decision making, centers of practice, and availability of information. Infection, polio, war, technology, plastics, surgical advances, soft tissue remodeling, anatomy, biomechanics, government agencies, hand centers, seminars, professional organizations, publications, and a classification system have all played important roles in 20th century splinting practice. J HAND THER. 2002;15:97-132.
ISSN:0894-1130
1545-004X
DOI:10.1053/hanthe.2002.v15.0150091