"Splints" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Rigid or flexible appliances that are used to maintain a displaced or movable part in position, or to maintain the position of and protect an injured part.
| Descriptor ID |
D013165
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.858.442.660.430.750 E07.858.690.725.430.750
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| Concept/Terms |
Static Splints- Static Splints
- Splint, Static
- Splints, Static
- Static Orthoses
- Static Orthose
- Static Splinting
- Splinting, Static
- Static Splint
Dynamic Splints- Dynamic Splints
- Splint, Dynamic
- Splints, Dynamic
- Dynamic Orthoses
- Dynamic Splint
- Dynamic Splinting
- Dynamic Splintings
- Splinting, Dynamic
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Splints" by people in Profiles.
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Weir TB, DeTullio L, Patel SJ, Lorenzana DJ, Arango SD, Livesey MG, Gilotra MN, Osterman AL, Miller AJ. Validation of Temperature Sensors to Monitor Thermoplastic Splint Wear in Hand Surgery Patients. Hand (N Y). 2025 Sep; 20(6):923-930.
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Sedigh A, Townsend C, Khawam SM, Vaccaro AR, Carreras BN, Beredjiklian PK, Rivlin M. Remote fit wrist braces through artificial intelligence. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2023 Aug 01; 47(4):434-439.
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Lebowitz CM, Vosbikian MM, Seigerman DA, Paglia DN, Kadkoy Y, Rivlin M, Beredjiklian PK. Orthosis Material Properties: A Mechanical Testing Evaluation of Fiberglass, Plaster, and Three-Dimensional Printed Splints. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 01 01; 151(1):179e-181e.
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Shirley ED, Maguire KJ, Mantica AL, Kruse RW. Alternatives to Traditional Cast Immobilization in Pediatric Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Jan 01; 28(1):e20-e27.
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Adams AJ, Johnson MA, Ryan KA, Farrell SB, Morro M, Sankar WN. Safe Transportation in-Spica Following Surgical Treatment of Infantile DDH: Solutions and Threats. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Aug; 39(7):e488-e493.
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Dua K, Stein MK, O'Hara NN, Brighton BK, Hennrikus WL, Herman MJ, Lawrence JT, Mehlman CT, Otsuka NY, Shrader MW, Smith BG, Sponseller PD, Abzug JM. Variation Among Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons When Diagnosing and Treating Pediatric and Adolescent Distal Radius Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Jul; 39(6):306-313.
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Abboudi J, Sandilands SM, Hoffler CE, Kirkpatrick W, Emper W. Technique for Intramedullary Stabilization of Ulnar Neck Fractures. Hand (N Y). 2018 09; 13(5):563-571.
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Hindin DI, Muetterties CE, Mehta C, Boukovalas S, Lee JC, Bradley JP. Treatment of Isolated Zygomatic Arch Fracture: Improved Outcomes with External Splinting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 May; 139(5):1162e-1171e.
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Wilkens SC, Menendez ME, Ring D, Chen N. QuickDASH Score Is Associated With Treatment Choice in Patients With Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis. Hand (N Y). 2017 09; 12(5):461-466.
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Matzon JL, Reb CW, Danowski RM, Lutsky K. Single-incision open reduction and internal fixation of comminuted trapezium fractures with distal radius cancellous autograft. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2015 Mar; 19(1):40-5.