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Low-profile dynamic splints: a solution to the friction problem

C van Velze1, H Farmer

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa.

Journal of Hand Therapy : Official Journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
|October 1, 1993
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Teflon coating significantly reduces friction in dynamic splint outriggers, improving nylon fishing line movement. Copper-coated welding rod outriggers with Teflon are recommended for clinical use due to cost-effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Dynamic splints are crucial for low-profile orthopedic interventions.
  • Friction between the nylon fishing line and the outrigger can impede splint function.
  • Optimizing outrigger materials and coatings is essential for improving splint performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare friction levels between different outrigger types for dynamic splints.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of Teflon coating in reducing friction.
  • To identify the most suitable outrigger material for clinical application.

Main Methods:

  • A jig was used to create notches in copper-coated welding rods for outrigger fabrication.
  • Four outrigger types were tested: welding rod only, welding rod with Teflon, stainless steel with Teflon, and stainless steel only.

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  • Friction was quantified by measuring the elongation of a tension spring under a constant load, comparing results with a no-friction baseline.

    • Main Results:

    • Teflon-coated outriggers exhibited significantly lower friction compared to uncoated ones (p < 0.05).
    • Stainless steel with Teflon showed a marginal performance advantage over welding rod with Teflon.
    • No statistically significant difference in friction was found between the two Teflon-coated outrigger types.

    Conclusions:

    • Teflon coating is an effective method for minimizing friction in dynamic splint outriggers.
    • Copper-coated welding rod outriggers with Teflon offer a cost-effective and readily available solution for clinical use.
    • Further research could explore long-term durability and patient outcomes with these optimized outriggers.