INTRODUCTION

According to Mosby’s Medical, Nursing and allied health Dictionary (1994), define a splint as…..
  

“an orthopedic device for immobilization, restraint, or support of any part of the body”.

 

The term splint refer to temporary device that is part of treatment program made by occupational therapy in Malaysia.

Brief History…..

Decades ago when splints were first constructed, they were made by blacksmiths and carpenters. Material used is limited to cloth, wood, leather, and metal(War Department 1944). Hand splitting became an important aspect of rehabilitation during World War II. Survival rates of injured troops dramatically increased. For now, occupational therapy collaborate with orthotic technicians and physicians to provide splint for persons.