The Effectiveness of Casts, Orthoses, and Splints for Children with Neurological Disorders

Casts, orthoses, and splints are often used for children with neurological conditions to improve limb positioning and increase functional movement. This article reports the results of a critical review of the literature examining the effectiveness of casts, orthoses, and splints for the upper and lower extremity when used for children with cerebral palsy or brain injury. Results indicate that for children with cerebral palsy, hands splints …