11/26/2025
Health & Wellness October: The Essential Role of Splints in Orthopedic Hand Surgery βπ¦΄π©Ίβ¨
Check out a brief summary of Dr. Sagini's article from the October 2025 edition of Lee County Health and Wellness Magazine below!
Understanding Splints in Hand Surgery
Splints are adjustable external devices that support, protect, and immobilize injured or surgically treated hands while allowing controlled flexibility as healing progresses. As Dr. Dennis Sagini explains, they bridge the gap between surgery and full recovery by protecting tissues, maintaining alignment, preventing stiffness, reducing pain and swelling, and enabling safe, gradual movement.
Types of Splints for Different Conditions
Different hand conditions call for specific splint types: static splints immobilize fully, dynamic splints allow controlled movement, and serial static splints are adjusted to restore motion. These approaches are used for fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, post-surgical care, arthritis, and nerve compression conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
The Treatment and Recovery Process
Dr. Sagini stresses that splinting must be precisely tailored, as too little support hinders healing while too much causes stiffness. Splinting typically progresses from immediate post-surgical protection to controlled movement, then to functional support for daily activities, and finally gradual weaning as strength and mobility return.
Benefits of In-Office Splint Services
With our new DME license, patients can receive immediate, custom-made splints in-office, eliminating the need for separate appointments and reducing delays. As Dr. Sagini explains, providing splints directly allows for precise fitting, quick adjustments, coordinated care, and overall improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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