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Braces and Splints for Common Musculoskeletal Conditions.

Ryan A Sprouse¹, Aaron M McLaughlin¹, George D Harris¹

¹West Virginia University School of Medicine-Eastern Campus, Harpers Ferry, WV, USA.

American Family Physician

|October 27, 2018

Summary

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Braces and splints offer joint protection and pain relief for acute injuries and chronic conditions. Specific braces show effectiveness for conditions like osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, and ankle sprains, aiding recovery and prevention.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation

Background:

Braces and splints are widely used for joint immobilization, protection, pain reduction, and healing facilitation.
Their applications extend to injury prevention, chronic pain management, and functional joint alteration.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the efficacy of various braces and splints in managing joint injuries and conditions.
To evaluate the evidence supporting the use of specific orthopedic devices for different orthopedic ailments.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on knee braces (medial unloading, patellar stabilizing, patellar tendon strap), knee immobilizing splints, functional ankle braces, thumb spica splints, and wrist splints.
Analysis of evidence regarding effectiveness in treating acute injuries, chronic conditions, and post-operative care.

Main Results:

Medial unloading knee braces show limited long-term evidence for osteoarthritis. Patellar stabilizing braces have mixed results for patellofemoral pain syndrome, while patellar tendon straps are effective for tendinopathy.
Knee immobilizing splints are crucial for post-surgical recovery and acute knee injuries. Functional ankle braces outperform immobilization for acute ankle sprains.
Thumb spica splints are effective for thumb osteoarthritis and de Quervain tenosynovitis. Wrist splints offer short-term carpal tunnel syndrome relief.

Conclusions:

The effectiveness of braces and splints varies significantly depending on the specific device and the condition being treated.
Functional ankle braces and patellar tendon straps demonstrate clear benefits, while evidence for some knee braces and wrist splints is less conclusive or short-term.