splint

Aim

To obtain and maintain a concentric reduction without complication

Timing

0 - 6 /12

- best time for treatment

- maintain reduction of head & allow normal acetabular development

Equivocal Hip

Obtain ultrasound

Graaf 2A and 2B

- Alpha angle 50 - 59^o range

- many will resolve without treatment

Definition

Stenosing tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment of wrist

Epidemiology

Most are middle aged women

Aetiology

Repetitive thumb movements

- abduction & extension

- combined with RD & UD movements

Any mechanical irritation

- foreign body

- prominent bony surface

- restricted fascial compartment