[Splinting in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita]

The aim of this study was to present application of different splints in a boy with arthrogryposis during the five-year period. The basic metod of this study was to start splint applications as soon as possible, and to use them to all deforming joints, with permanent adjustment to priorities, to joint condition and the child's age. Also, it is very important to continue splint application and not to hide wearing splints in front of people. In the boy shown in this study 70% of improvement was achieved during the first 3 months of life, in the next 3 months 20%, and there was little improvement after 6 months of life. Using splints after 6 months of life is precious because it prevents recurrent contractures. The use of serial splinting in rehabilitation of arthrogryposis is a part of an integral therapy that is irreplaceble and includes postulates such as early application, parents involvement, and individual approach to each patient and each joint.