"This comprehensive text is the perfect resource for use in the classroom, during labs, and in clinical practice for both occupational and physical therapists. Additionally, it is a great reference for those studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process superbly highlights anatomical and mechanical principles; discusses associated indications and precautions; and promotes clinical reasoning skills by presenting various patient examples, therefore allowing you to confidently utilize techniques in clinical practice. This updated third edition is divided into the following sections: fundamentals necessary for successful orthotic fabrication, additional intervention methods, and orthoses for specific diagnoses and patient populations. Now with a larger format for more generous pattern appreciation, as well as incorporated and revised evidence-based content from an expanded list of contributing authors, it remains the go-to resource for every level of usage"-- Provided by publisher

Concepts of Orthotic Fundamentals / by MaryLynn A. Jacobs and Marsha Lawrence -- Anatomical Principles / by Noelle M. Austin -- Tissue Healing / by Richard A. Bernstein and Nancy Beaman -- Mechanical Principles / by Gary P. Austin and MaryLynn A. Jacobs -- Equipment and Materials / by Noelle M. Austin -- Fabrication Process / by Noelle M. Austin -- Relative Motion Orthoses / by Julianne Wright Howell and Melissa Hirth -- Upper Extremity Prosthetics / by Debra Ann Latour -- Prefabricated Orthoses / by Jamie McMillan -- Casting / by MaryLynn A. Jacobs -- Orficast and Orficast More / by Deborah A. Schwartz -- Delta-Cast / by Janine Thomas -- Taping Techniques / by Kimberly Gross -- Neoprene Orthoses / by Sabrina Cassella -- Stiffness / by Gary Solomon -- Fractures / by Jennifer Stephens Chisar and Nancy Chee -- Arthritis / by MaryLynn A. Jacobs, Kristen MacDonald, Shrikant Chinchalkar, and Joey Pipicelli -- Extensor Tendon Injuries / by Alexandra MacKenzie -- Flexor Tendon Injuries / by Rebecca Neiduski -- Peripheral Nerve Injuries / by MaryLynn A. Jacobs and Danielle Wojtkiewicz -- Tendon and Nerve Transfers / by Lorna Canavan Kahn, Macy Miller Stonner, and Anna VanVoorhis -- The Athlete / by Kimberly Goldie Staines -- Adult Neurologic Dysfunction / by Salvador Bondoc -- The Pediatric Patient / by Jill Peck-Murray -- Burns / by Courtney Condon and Katherine Hartigan Norris -- The Musician / by Aviva Wolff -- Hand and Upper Extremity Transplantation / by Gayle Severance and Amy Vissing.