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The function of the Thomas splint. An experimental study.

D Kohn1, C J Wirth, H John

  • 1Orthopaedic Clinic, Hannover, Medical School, Federal Republic of Germany.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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A traditional Thomas splint offers limited hip joint weight relief, conducting only up to 50% of weight via the ischial tuberosity. This orthosis reduces, but does not eliminate, hip joint load during various activities.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic biomechanics
  • Rehabilitative medicine

Background:

  • The Thomas splint is a common orthosis used to manage hip joint conditions.
  • Understanding the extent of hip joint weight relief provided by this device is crucial for clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively assess the hip-relieving effect of a traditional Thomas splint.
  • To determine the proportion of body weight transferred away from the hip joint during various activities.

Main Methods:

  • A traditional Thomas splint was modified with measuring devices.
  • The splint's performance was evaluated during different patient activities.
  • Weight-bearing through the hip joint and ischial tuberosity was quantified.

Main Results:

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  • The Thomas splint does not provide complete weight relief for the hip joint.
  • In optimal conditions, only 50% of body weight is transferred via the ischial tuberosity, bypassing the hip.
  • The degree of weight relief was largely independent of orthosis fitting and activity type.

Conclusions:

  • The Thomas splint functions as a partial weight-relieving device for the hip joint.
  • Clinicians should be aware that the hip joint remains significantly loaded even when using this orthosis.
  • The findings suggest limitations in the efficacy of traditional Thomas splints for complete hip unloading.